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Kofiau Island, Indonesia

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Kofiau is an island in the Raja Ampat, West Papua, which saves civilization one of the tribes of sea in Indonesia. Before the 18th century, the area occupied Kofiau kingdom of Ternate. Local legend says Kofiau mention the origin of the story of King Jailolo cap left on this big island. As for the tribes that inhabit Betew island.



Tribe of nomads from the "Island Waigeo" or the northern region of Kofiau which
is only 60 miles. Since the 19th century, the tribes have inhabited the island Betew Kofiau and mingled with the settlers from the island of Biak. And until recently, such as the sea will never be separated from the rope Betew tribal life. They did inhabit the shoreline. And take the fish only to the degree necessary to fulfill their daily needs. Kofiau clear waters have an abundance of living resources
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