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The province of mountainous Central Sulawesi stretches from Makassar straits on the western end to the Maluku Sea on the eastern and covers the area of 68,033 square kilometers. Situated on the heart of Indonesia archipelago offers ancient megaliths, indigenous tribes, the mossy mountains, the sleepy blue lakes, the untouchable longest river from white water rafting, fantastic snorkeling, diving on coral reef, unpopulated small islands surrounded by endless white sandy beaches and natural voice in National reserves.

Central Sulawesi is rich in flora and fauna. The most expensive Ebony wood, Teakwood, Rattan, Banyan trees can be found here. Black Orchids, the shy Babirusa, Anoa (Dwarf Buffalo), Deer and various species of birds including the rare Maleo birds (Macrocephalon maleo), Black Monkey Sulawesi (Maccaca maura), Tangkasi (the smallest species of monkies) are waiting for the visitors who like adventures (trekking, rafting, birding). This region also has some beautiful Lakes - Poso Lake and Lindu Lake, which are sailable and have beautiful white-sand beach. In Poso Lake, the traditional fishing method is still practiced in the recent days especially for fishing Sidat fish – the local specific fish.

Central Sulawesi with its capital city, Palu consists of diverse ethnic groups which have retained their traditions and customs, living in peaceful harmony with each other and welcome visitors with their hospitality and friendliness.

Central Sulawesi can be reached by bus from Toraja, South Sulawesi for 14 hours and 18 hours by bus from Bunaken North Sulawesi. Musiara airport is the main gateway to Central Sulawesi by air. By sea, Central Sulawesi can be reached through Pansola Harbor.

Edited by: • boedi • wawan

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