Sorong, Oil City Gate To Raja Ampat

Sorong Gate To Raja Ampat

Sorong town in West Papua could have been the gateway for Raja Ampat Islands that be best travel destinations. In fact, the cart had a history and charm that is more than just the transit city.

The name "sorong" was given by the Biak Numfor tribe that dwells in Raja Ampat Islands. Word itself means "deep and bumpy", as a marker of cross-country to which they must pass to reach of Papua.

Located at the square off Papua which shaped beak bird, sorong have the bustle of city harbor. However, the community does not mean that only depend on the maritime aspect. sorong is also blessed the earth's oil wealth. In fact, the Dutch colony had kissed aroma of this oil when they invaded, before Indonesia setting for freedom.

Tourism official site from Indonesia, Friday (05/25/2012), sorong base so Nederlands Neauw Guinea Petroleum Matschcapeij (NNGPM) which began operating in 1935. Although the oil producers have been closed, until now, sorong still dominated industry. There is also export of wood and of course the maritime industry. Waters sorong have an abundance tuna fish and shrimp.

As a harbor city that had a wealth of nature, wheel sorong so popular many immigrants. So do'nt wonder if the city was occupied many ethnic, including descendants of Dutch and Japanese. Kabra Island is in the coastal shores occupied the original of Japan enterprise cultivate pearls. While cucumbers and other sea product exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

If you have the opportunity to visit Raja Ampat, try to see the bustle of activity in the sorong city. You can see the former Dutch oil company even if it was damaged in some sections. Or, make Kasuari Cape for an images of the beautiful white sandy beach before you arrive in Raja Ampat.