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Komodo National Park is a protected area in Indonesia that preserves natural ecosystems and wildlife in that region. It is notable as a conservation site that protects species and habitats found within its boundaries.
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Komodo National Park (Indonesian: Taman Nasional Komodo) is a national park in Indonesia located within the Lesser Sunda Islands in the border region between the provinces of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. The park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rinca, and 26 smaller ones, with a total area of 1,733 km (669 sq mi), with 603 km (233 sq mi) of it land. The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard. Later it was dedicated to protecting other species, including marine species. In 1991 the national park was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Man and Biosphere Reserve. It is considered one of the world's 25 biodiversity hotspots.
Komodo National Park has been selected as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The waters surrounding Komodo island contain rich marine biodiversity. Komodo islands is also a part of the Coral Triangle, which contains some of the richest marine biodiversity on Earth.
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1980 establishments in IndonesiaASEAN heritage parksBiosphere reserves of IndonesiaGeography of East Nusa TenggaraIUCN Category IIKomodo National ParkLesser Sunda IslandsMarine protected areas of IndonesiaNational parks of IndonesiaProtected areas established in 1980Tourist attractions in East Nusa TenggaraWorld Heritage Sites in Indonesia