South Kalimantan

Floating market in Barito River is very famous.


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South Kalimantan is located at 114 19 '33 "BT - 116 33' 28 BT - 1 21 '49" S 1 10' 14 "LS. Limit the western province of Central Kalimantan, Makassar Strait to the east, south Java Sea, and northern Borneo East.



Governor Office Building. Photo: wikipedia.org

This province has 13 districts / cities. DPRD Kalimantan August 14, 1950 set as the anniversary of South Kalimantan Province. South Kalimantan that has 6 Indonesian language, Bahasa Banjar, Bakumpai Language, Language Hill, Native Village Deyah, and language Maanyan.

Important dates August 14, 1950 (anniversary)
The capital of Banjarmasin
Size 36,985 km ²
Population 3,054,129 (2002)
District 11
Municipality / City 2
Sub 138
Kelurahan / Desa 1958
Tribe Banjar, Hill, Bakumpai, Village Deyah, Maanyan
Religion Islam (96.80%), Protestant (28.51%), Catholics (18.12%), Hindus (9.51%), Buddhist (17.59%)
Bahasa Indonesian (id), Bahasa Banjar (bjn), Language Bakumpai (BKR), Language Hill (bvu), Native Village Deyah (dun), Language Maanyan (mhy)
PST time zone
Songs Ampar-Ampar Banana

West Kalimantan

This province is known as the Equator City.


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Equator monument. Photo: wikipedia.org

In addition to the City known as the Equator, West Kalimantan Province also known as the province "Thousand Rivers".

Why a thousand rivers? Because in West Kalimantan, there are many large and small rivers, which could partly navigable.

Provinces inhabited by dozens of tribes is divided into 12 districts and two municipalities / cities (Singkawang & Pontianak). Northern territory bordering Sarawak (Malaysia), the east by the Prov. Central Kalimantan & East Kalimantan, while in the south with the western Java Sea and South China Sea & Strait Karimata.

Reach Asad Persinas 'Outstanding Performance' at the World Arts Festival

Reach Asad Persinas 'Outstanding Performance' at the World Arts Festival
Universities and National Silat (Persinas) Asad who represented Indonesia boasts achievement in the World Arts Festival (Chungju World Martial Arts Festival) in Chungju South Korea. Asad Persinas major achievement of three best participants with predicate exceptional (outstanding performance) with participants from Japan and China.

Asad appointed Persinas PB IPSI (Ikatan Pencak Silat Indonesia) Indonesia together with college represents Joko Tole Silat Madura and universities Pamor Pamekasan. Asad himself Persinas Pengda Persinas represented by West Java later despatch five pendekarnya from Bandung. Three musketeers still sitting in junior high school and two vocational lainnnya age.

Chungju World Martial Arts Festival is a festival of martial arts as the world held once every 10 years. Where, from various countries will show the typical martial respectively. For example, the Pencak Silat Indonesia, China in Wushu, Korea with Taekgyeon, Canada with Oki Chi Taw and Australia with Tai-Kin-Jeri. PB IPSI himself had attended the festival of the martial world since World Martial Arts Union (WOMAU) held the first time. The festival was always inviting martial flow 56 from 45 countries from 5 continents.

For festival Chungju Martial Arts martial to be held at 11 this Tangeumdae Chungju UN Peace Park starting from October 2 to October 8, 2008. 28 countries attended the festival which consists of 51 teams with the number of warriors of 1210.

West Java

The province is known by several titles, such as Paris van Java and the City Flower.

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Gedung Sate

Provincial capital of West Java is Bandung. Area bordered by Java Sea to the north, Central Java in the east, the south Indian Ocean, and Banten and DKI Jakarta in the west. The total area currently reaches 36.925km2 with a population of 46,914,900 inhabitants in 2005.

West Java in the 5th century was part of the Kingdom of Tarumanegara. After the collapse of the royal Tarumanagara attack Srivijaya kingdom of power in the western part of Java Island from Ujung Kulon to proceed by Ciserayu time Sunda kingdom.

From 1567 until 1579, under the leadership of Raja Mulya, alias Prabu Surya Kencana, the Kingdom of Sunda big decline under pressure from the Sultanate of Banten. After the year 1576, the kingdom could not maintain the Sunda Pakuan Pajajaran, the capital of the Kingdom of Sunda, and finally fell into the hands of the Sultanate of Banten. Sultanate of Banten government era, the area fell into the hands Priangan Mataram Sultanate.

West Java's name began to be used in 1925 when the Dutch East Indies government established the West Java Province. This province is the first province to be established in the territory of Indonesia.

In its development, Regency / City in West Java had increased 5 regions, namely Subang Regency (1968), Tangerang City (1993), Kota Bekasi (1996), Cilegon and Kota Depok (1999). In 2000, West Java province divided by the establishment of Banten Province in the west.

East Java

Did You Know? Most of the river in East Java generally can not be navigated by boat.

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Reog Ponorogo. Photo: jakartafotoclub.com

East Java provincial capital Surabaya is bordered by Java Sea to the north, the Strait of Bali in the east, south Indian Ocean, and Central Java Province in the west.

In the past, East Java became the center of power three major kingdoms: the kingdom of Kediri and Majapahit Singasari. At the time of Majapahit, which is the province's territory most extensive archipelago. Now, the province which consists of 8 municipalities and 29 districts has become one of the national food suppliers.

And provided you know it, P. Is the largest island of Madura in East Java. The island is separated from mainland Java by a strait called the Strait of Madura.

Law No legal basis. 2 / 1950 Date of essential capital Surabaya Governor DR. H. Soekarwo, SH, M. Hum Area 47,922 km ² Population 37,070,731 inhabitants (2005) Density 787/km ² 29th District Municipality / City of District 9 District 637 / 8418 Tribal Village Javanese, Madurese, Tenggerese, Interest Osing, Islamic Tionghoa 90%, Protestant 6%, Roman Catholic 2%, Buddhist 0.4%, Hindu 1%, 0.6% of Confucius Language Javanese, Madurese language, Bahasa Osing, Indonesian Time zone WIB

Professor AS fact is the youngest of Indonesia

Nelson Tansu Professor degree in Electrical Engineering in the United States before the age of 30 years. Because his last name like the name of Japan, many Japanese officials who took her "back to Japan" to build Japan. But Prof. Tansu says that he is the holder of a green passport bearing the Garuda Pancasila. However, he did not want to return to Indonesia. Why?

Nelson Tansu was born in Medan, 20 October 1977. The best graduates from high school Sutomo 1 Medan. Team had been a finalist in Indonesia Physics Olympiad. Bachelor's degree from Wisconsin University in the field of Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering and Physics (AMEP) is taken in only 2 years 9 months, and with the predicate Summa Cum Laude. Then the master's degree in the same plane, and doctoral degree (PhD) in Electrical Engineering at the age of 26 years. He claimed his parents pay him only to scholars only. The rest, he could of scholarships to Doctorate degree. He was also the first Indonesian who became Professor at Lehigh University where she works now.

Doctorate thesis was received award as "The 2003 Harold A. Peterson Best ECE Research Paper Award" defeated 300 other Doctorate thesis. In total, he has received 11 scientific awards in the international level, has published over 80 works in various international journal and is currently a visiting professor at 18 universities and research institutions. He is also active as an invited speaker at various international events in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia.

Because his name is similar to former Prime Minister of Turkey, Tansu Çiller, and also similar to the Japanese name, Tansu, then the Turkish and Japanese membajaknya many try to "go home". But he always explained that he was an Indonesian. Until now he still holds the green passport bearing the Garuda Pancasila, and not a United States citizen. Indonesia said he was in love. But, seeing the atmosphere is very supportive of research in the United States, he declared not want to go home and work on Indonesia. Nothing, we must admit that Indonesia is too small for this caliber scientist Prof. Nelson Tansu.

He also stated that in the United States, scientists and lecturers are highly respected profession in the community. He did not see such a case in Indonesia. He menyatatakan that the award for scientists and lecturers in Indonesia is low. Look at the income derived from the campus. Not enough to pay the family of the researcher / lecturer. As a result, a lecturer should take another job, as a consultant in the private sector, taught at many universities, and sebagianya. Thus, a lecturer did not have time to research and make doing scientific publications. How universities in Indonesia could be recognized abroad, if not ever produce international scientific publications?

Prof. Tansu also explained that in the U.S. or Singapore, the salary of a professor is 18-30 times more than the professor's salary in Indonesia. Meanwhile, the cost of living in Indonesia just 3 times cheaper course. So, he says is very normal that a professor would prefer not to work in Indonesia. Call a professor or lecturer is to investigate and make a scientific publication, but how could he do if he himself busy "looking for food".

Komodo Islands History

Komodo Islands



This is the story of the dragon. Not just a legend, but actually a dragon which still inhabit the Indonesian archipelago east and central parts. Giant reptiles of the world has a reputation as a top predator in its class.
Since the first on the island of Komodo, Flores Island ranks, Indonesia, has emerged the story of a giant dragon. Many sailors who tells that the dragon is more like a scary monster.

Large tail can knock down a buffalo with a single flick. His jaw large and strong, so capable of swallowing a wild pig in one motion. And from his mouth always fire.

This story has circulated widely and could attract the attention of many people. But no one had ever dared to approach the island to prove it. Until finally in the early 1910s, came the report of the combat force Dutch fleet based in Flores about the mysterious creature allegedly "dragon" inhabits a small island in the Lesser Sunda Islands (now ranks Islands Flores, East Nusa Tenggara).

Dutch military sailors gave a report that the creature is likely to be measuring up to seven meters in length, with a giant body and a mouth that always fire. Lieutenant Steyn van Hensbroek, an official of the Dutch colonial administration in the region of Flores heard these reports and stories that surround the island of Komodo. He also planned a trip to Komodo Island.

Having armed himself and took a team of trained soldiers, he landed on the island. After a few days on the island, managed to kill one Hensbroek strange species.

He took him to headquarters and length measurements were taken that catch length about 2.1 meters. The shape is very much like a lizard. Animals were then photographed (documented) by Peter A Ouwens, director of the Zoological Museum and Botanical Gardens Bogor, Java. This is the first documentation of the Komodo dragon.


Ouwens interested in finding these strange animals. He then recruited a cunning hunter to capture specimens for him. The hunter managed to kill two sized komodo 3.1 meters and 3.35 meters, plus the capture of two chicks, each measuring one meter below.


Based on the catch of the hunters, Ouwens conduct research and concluded that the komodo dragon is not a flamethrower, but including the type of monitor lizard (monitor lizard) in the reptile class.

The results of this study later published in a newspaper published in 1912. In that proclamation, Ouwens give advice on the name of the giant lizard Varanus komodoensis nickname instead Komodo Dragon (Komodo Dragon).

Realizing the significance of the endangered species komodo, the Dutch government issued a regulation and protection of Komodo Island Komodo dragon in 1915. Be the first region as a Komodo dragon conservation area.

Findings komodo dragon as a living legend, curious world. Several scientific expeditions from different countries take turns doing research on the island of Komodo.

Prehistoric Animals who Survived

After World War I, a scientific expedition designed to conduct research komodo. In 1926, the expedition led by W. Douglas Burden of the American Museum of Natural History with the most modern research tools, doing research for months.

The expedition which involved dozens of people were arrested 27 Komodo dragon's tail. They perform surgical anatomy and identification of species. From this first scientific reports about the Komodo dragon is made complete.

Described that the Komodo dragon has a big head and strong, has a pair of shining eyes, her skin was hard, thick and wiry. Kelambir have skin under her neck wrinkles.

It looked like a lizard, with four legs and a big fat tail that is also a big fat long. Has 26 sharp teeth, each measuring 4 cm, has a forked tongue bright red. When viewed from a distance, the tongue is extended to resemble a fire, because the Komodo dragon is often stuck out his tongue like a snake.

Komodo also excellent hunters. He relies bites and poison the bacteria in saliva to paralyze their prey. He will follow prey that have been hurt for days, until death, then he ate it. As a carnivore and scavenger (carrion), komodo dragons are only found on the island of Komodo, Rinca Island, the island of Padar, Gili Motang, Owadi and Samiin. Komodo dragons are also known as a good animal to swim. That's how he did explore the islands around Flores.
Fossils

Meanwhile, in the mid-20th century, in Australia found fossils of ancient creatures that once studied very similar to the Komodo dragon. Based on tests of carbon, the fossil was believed to have originated from the period 60-30 million years ago. This means that the Komodo dragon ever to inhabit the Australian continent in prehistoric times.

But researchers are still puzzled by the relationship with the fossil Komodo Island Komodo dragon from Australia. Although the geological history of Earth indicates that the former Australia and some islands of Indonesia is one plate, but the estimated Komodo formed about 1 million years ago.

While based on the research, extinct prehistoric Komodo dragon at least 30 million years ago, before the island of Komodo is formed. So why Komodo dragon can only be found on the island of Komodo and surroundings? Since when inhabiting Komodo Island Komodo dragon? While no traces of bones ever found elsewhere komodo (except Australia). This is one mystery that requires further research.
Komodo Birth of Mother "Virgin"

Just 18 days ago, waiting zoologists at the zoo for Chester Zoo, Manchester, England, ended. A natural phenomenon that surprised the world of animal science. A female Komodo dragon virgin, successfully lay eggs and hatch five of them.

Based on news reported by the Associated Press, Flora, the Komodo dragon's name was-successful females gave birth to five baby Komodo dragon without the participation of the male inhabitants of the island of Komodo in the process of fertilization.

"Flora is very impressive, we were delighted to know she is the mother and father of her babies," said Kevin Buley, curator of the zoo for vertebrate and invertebrate species.

In mid-January 2007, the eggs began to break after a period of eight months pregnant at the peak occurred January 23, 2007, with the birth of the fifth Komodo dragon. While the other two still dieraminya eggs.

"Application of the conservation breeding program is very unusual, because it opens a new path, in which the animals could potentially be a colony on an island," Buley said.

"Females are able to swim across a new island, and then incubating the eggs, and then dating her male babies and sexually normal produce a new generation," he added.

DNA tests provide accurate evidence that Flora truly successful without the help of her daughter gave birth to males.

Mentioned again, the size of the dragon babies is between 16 inches (40 cm) to 18 inches (45 cm) and weigh between 3 ½ - 4 ½ ounces (100-125 grams).

Eating Crickets and Grasshoppers

Five children descent Flora Komodo dragon is born healthy and only eat crickets and grasshoppers as food diet. This is in accordance with the original life in the wild Komodo dragon.

Based on scientific knowledge, while growing up, baby Komodo dragon can reach lengths 10 feet (3 meters) and weigh about 300 pounds (135 kilograms). If achieved this extraordinary measure, they will be able to eat round a pig or deer.

Well, a savage appetite in reptiles explains why Flora is not allowed to be close to his children. "There is no maternal instinct at self Komodo dragon. Hence, it is natural to keep their children away from their parents. Parent will try to eat anything that came in front of his nose, "Buley explained.

According to the data, about 70 species of reptiles, including snakes and lizards known to reproduce asexually (without the associated sex) in a process scientifically known as parthenogenesis. However, the conception of virginity (virginitas) Flora and other komodo dragon in April at the London zoo is first documented.

Two virginity's conception was announced in September, as stipulated in the scientific paper in the journal Nature.

Komodo residents

Komodo dragons are native to islands of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. The island's most lots occupied by these komodo dragons are named in accordance with this animal's name when found in 1910, the island of Komodo (Komodo Island).

Giant lizards including endangered animals with a total population in the wild is less than 4000 animals. To protect the Komodo dragon, in 1980 agreed to form a conservation area in the form of the Komodo National Park on Komodo Island and small islands around it.

Komodo dragon distribution and population in the last three decades is the decline and increasingly threatened its existence, mainly due to hunting deer, as its main prey. Even the population on the island of Padar known to have been lost since the late 1990s, whereas in the early 1980s, the Komodo dragon can still be found there. Attention and conservation of this species in particular should be given, because the Komodo dragon populations on the verge of extinction.

For some residents on the island of Komodo, this animal is considered more dangerous to humans than crocodiles, because the bacterial content of saliva that can cause severe infections.

Usually, komodo dragons mating season occurs between June to July. In August, a female Komodo dragon will dig a nest of a bird's nest mounds former Gosong (Anas reindwardt) on the hill and nest hole in the ground, to keep the eggs that can reach 38 points. Komodo dragon eggs are usually guarded by its mother, but the new-born child in February or March is not guarded, often eaten instead.

Komodo takes five years to grow to the size of two meters and can continue to live up to 30 years. Entering a period of 4-5 years earlier sexual maturity of Komodo dragon.