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Raja Ampat offers amazing diving.

This is the final frontier, at the eastern end of Indonesia. Raja Ampat offers amazing diving and the most stunning topside
scenery of any dive destination on Earth. This is where Dr. Gerald Allen counted 273 fish species on a single dive.

If you�re looking for unusual sea life like the elusive wobbegong shark, or looking for Birds of Paradise, then a Grand Komodo
liveaboard cruise here is for you.
Water temperature: 24 � 29 C. Visibility: 10 � 30 M (seasonal). Year-round diving.
The Essence Of Raja Ampat Raja Ampat is not really about rare critters or seeing sharks, there are generally not as many of what one would call � classic critters
or big marine life. What is so special about this area is the scenery and in places the abundance of fish life. Dives where you are
inundated with vast schools of fish, on the best of dives fish seem to block out the sun there are so many. Mellow drift dives across the most beautiful coral slopes and channels, unique dives with heavily undercut mushroom shaped islands with gorgeous coral growth virtually to the surface. Some of the best coral gardens we
have seen are in this area.

Taking a live-aboard will allow you to see not just these great fish dives but also the topside highlights of this area too. The real
� essence of Raja Ampat� is the incredible mix of wonderful topside
scenery with great reefs to dive on. Another highlight of this area is taking rides on the tender boat through the most outstanding island scenery of any dive destination anywhere.

Birds of Paradise
A short trek through a village and small plantation at Yapmanbaba village on Mansuar island, takes us under the canopy of prime forest where we can see these rare and mythical birds. If you don �t do this it�s like going to Komodo and not seeing the dragons.
The sounds alone are worth the effort.

Mansuar Area
This is also the place where Dr. Gerald Allen found those 273 different species �see how many you can count! A great range of dive sites here makes this area stand out as being probably the best dive area in the whole of Indonesia for fish life. And not just for the species diversity; the schooling fish life is also incredible.
Most reefs here are vibrant with vast amounts of soft corals covering huge coral outcrops that in turn are surrounded by
thousands of small sweepers. There are critters as well, but not as many as in other areas, though for sure there are some great areas with rare and unusual marine life.

Waigeo (Aljui Bay)
A great area to anchor amongst the many small islands that make this area like a huge maze. There is also an interesting pearl farm here. The welcoming staff can show divers some of the processes that go into farming high-end pearls. Dive sites vary; many feature brilliantly colorful invertebrate-covered walls that are
dotted with caverns. These all seem to just fall from the rock faces that rise up above the water, being topped off with incredible tropical scenery. There are dive sites here that are great critter dives, with many kinds nudibranches and crustaceans to keep the macro lovers content. This area probably has the best macro site
in the northern RajaAmpat .

Kawe Area
More small islands here that are home to some incredible dive sites. Amongst these we encounter groups of small islands. Here
pelagic fish and many different schooling fish can be seen. Right on the edge of the Equator there are more impressive islands,
some looking like Bonsai trees sitting on a rock base. One very small island has what can only be described as being one the best topographical sites in the area. Walls surround most of the island,which can be circumnavigated easily on one dive. But there is much more, including a coral-covered seamount with hundreds
of schooling fish swimming around it, small plateaus, a small cavern, giant sea fans, and many black coral bushes surrounding a tall pinnacle. Some sites here are open to the seas and often
experience strong currents. Swells frequently make safety stops near the reef a little awkward.

Wayag Area
This has to be as good as it gets for topside scenery, with lagoons and small mushroom shaped islands. A short trek will reveal this island in all its glory, with great abovewater views of the lagoons
and islands you �ve been diving in. The dive sites are home to great marine life, beautiful reef scenery, some schooling pelagic fish, and great topographical underwater landscapes. Also this is
home to a hidden blue lagoon with the only way in being from the ocean. Only us divers will ever see this sight.

Wai Island Area
Surrounded by white sand beaches and reefs that are home now to plane wrecks as well as great marine life. One plane lays on a reef slope covered in an array of beautiful soft corals, with the slope itself sometimes sporting various interesting critters. Reefs here have been impacted in the past, though in places the reef
crest is an area where you will want that over-under lens. With a tropical island backdrop, what more could you ask. At times it is possible to see large groups of manta rays cruising by here.

Lets visit here guys..!....

8 Diver's Paradise in Indonesia

8 Diver's Paradise in Indonesia

More than 5 million square meters of water surrounds the island archipelago of Indonesia. Undoubtedly, it is a grand settlement for hundreds if not thousands of underwater species and beautiful,
colorful coral reefs. At once, this country offers plenty of spots that many diving enthusiasts can only dream about.
Thanks to the unusual political turmoil and usually exaggerated travel warnings, you'll rarely find this country on the average traveler's itinerary. Fortunately for the brave and adventurous, that
means less tourists, more peace and quiet, and a better chance of enjoying all the serene beauty on your own sweet time.

Here's a list of Indonesia's 8 Amazing Dive Spots for you to dream about,and one day try on your own!

1. Bintan Island.
Bintan Island, Riau Probably the most accessible island from outside Indonesia, this diving hotspot is less then an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Singapore. The island boasts of 18 km of pristine white beaches with rich marine life, and various dive spots for your
enjoyment and perusal.Not far from the northern coast line there is a small gorge 8
meters deep with a flat bottom, a perfect site for those trying out scuba diving for the first time. Another unique site here is Ship Wreck Point, where you can explore the remains of an old tanker boat sunk years ago in the depth of the sea.

2. Pulau Seribu. Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands) Jakarta.
This unique area consisting of over a hundred small islands (thus the exaggerated name), has always been the playground for divers from Jakarta. From the various islands, a few of the more
popular ones are Pulau Kotok Besar, Pulau Kotok Kecil, Karang Bongkok, Pulau Sepa and Pulau Pantara.
Pulau Seribu is very accessible, you can simply rent a speedboat from the Marina, or a fisherman's boat from one of the various piers. About one to two hours worth away from Jakarta and you'll
be able to dive to your heart's content. Some of the larger islands provide better accommodation such as resorts and villas, but you'll have to rent a boat to visit the smaller islands � that�s where the beautiful corals are!

3. Karimun Java, Central Java
Another side of Java Sea that�s also a diver�s paradise is the island across the sea at Semarang, Central Java. This area, called Karimun Java, is a collection of 27 smaller islands surrounded by ocean water rich with blue coral Acropora reef. Divers can explore the remains of Indonour, an ancient merchant ship that sank long ago in 1955. An additional treat here is the various sea turtles that
hatches in the conservation park.

4. Derawan Island, East Kalimantan.
About 50 miles away from the Tanjung Redeb, Berau Province's capital, is an area covering several smaller islands. Its filled with spectacular corals and underwater caves for adventurous exploration. Derawan has more than 17 dive spots across the area, each with its own unique attractions for you to consider.
Some of the more popular sites are at

5. Pulau Sangalaki, Pulau Kakaban and Pulau Maratua.
At Sangalaki, you can find eagle rays, sting rays, leopard sharks and cuttlefishes as well. It is also the preferred hatching spot for giant green turtles, which you can view every night. The main attraction at Pulau Kakaban is the 5 square meters saltwater lake filled with stingless jellyfish and goby fish. And finally, at Pulau
Maratua, you'll find plenty large-sized fishes such as barracuda,tuna and mackerel. Sightings of hammerhead sharks, and up to eight species of whales are also often reported here.

6. Komodo Island, Flores.
This island is usually associated with the Komodo Dragons, with it playing host to these fiery gigantic lizards species. But in regards to scuba diving, this area also plays host to a score of dive spots
that are known to be some of the best in the country. From Sebayour Kecil, Pulau Tengah Kecil and Pantai Merah, various
underwater attractions are on offer, such as various mackerel, cod and grouper fish.
At Pantai Merah, or roughly translated as Red Beach, you�ll find not far from the coast a 5 meter drop-off filled with colorful fishes.
There are more dive sites at the western coast of Flores, such as Pulau Tatawa, Pulau Tatawa Kecil, Pulau Rinca and Pulau Nusa Node.

7. Nusa Penida, Bali
Pulau Nusa Penida, located east of Bali, is a popular dive spot amongst both local and international divers. About one hour away from Bali, this island has some of the healthiest coral reefs, with exceptional visibility of 15 to 35 meters.
For beginners, there are various dive spots at the northern coast of the island better suited for exploration. At the southern coast,there is also Blue Corner, Nusa Lembongan and Gamat, for those
more experienced divers looking for a challenge. The sun fish is often sighted at Crystal Bay, while manta birostris are common occurrences at Manta Point.

8. Bunaken, North Sulawesi.
This is another hotspot that is better known internationally compared to the rest, consisting of the smaller islands of Pulau Sialdoen, Gangga, Mantehage, Nine and an old volcano in the middle of the sea, Manado Tua (Old Manado). Snorkeling and diving are both extremely popular, with up to 16 dive spots spread amongst the islands in the area. Bunaken features a slope with up to 30 meters drop-off housing various species of fishes and marine life. Sightings of shark are not uncommon, so beware!

Indonesia is home to so many amazing diving destinations, its simply impossible to write about them all at one go!

10 List of Desert Around the World.

Areas which receive as low as 250 millimeters of rainfall annually
are attributed as deserts.These areas receive little or no precipitation at all and have vegetation which ranges from being
sparse to none. Deserts are classified into various types, based on their geographical location. The types of deserts include trade
wind deserts, mid-latitude deserts, rain shadow deserts, coastal deserts, monsoon deserts, polar deserts, paleodeserts and
extraterrestrial deserts. Currently, it is accepted that one-fifth of the earth's surface is covered by these sandy barren lands.

So let's know some important facts about these major deserts in the following deserts of the world list.

10 List of Deserts Around the World

1. Antarctica Desert
With a whooping 13,829,430 square kilometers, Antarctica is the largest in the deserts of the world list. Situated in the Antarctic region of the southern hemisphere, this desert is also the fifth
largest of the seven continents of the world. An amazing fact about Antarctica is that it increases in its size during winter, due to the build up of sea ice around the coasts. More than 99% of the area is covered with ice and as on 21st July, 1983, the lowest temperature which was recorded in this continent was a chilling
-89.20C.

2. Sahara Desert
The world's largest among the hot deserts around the world and covering an area of 91,000,000 square kilometers, the Sahara
desert is known to be homed by 4 million people. In its northern parts, the desert has a sub tropical climate and in the south,a tropical one. The Sahara desert plants include grass, shrubs and trees. Cape hare, desert hedgehog, Barbary sheep, oryx, gazelle,deer, wild ass, baboon, hyena, jackal, sand fox, weasel and mongoose constitute the Sahara desert animals. Read more on Sahara desert facts.

3. Arabian Desert
This desert covers an area of 2,300,000 and stretches from Yemen to the Persian Gulf and Oman to Jordan and Iraq.
Calligonum crinitum, cornulaca arabica, cyperus conglomeratus are the typical plants of this desert and the wildlife include dromedary camel, dung beetle, civet, Egyptian vulture, flamingo,fox, gazelle, hare, hedgehog, arabian horse, hyena, ibex and jackal.

4. Gobi Desert
The word 'Gobi' itself means desert.Temperature ranges from -40 C in winter and 40 C in summer. Black-tailed gazelles,
marbled polecats, bactrian camels,Mongolian wild ass and sandplovers are the typical animals of this desert and sparse vegetation include bushes and a dozen kinds of grasses and herbs.

5. Kalahari Desert
The Kalahari desert is largely covered by reddish sand and has an area of 900,000 square kilometers. Apart from different types of reptiles and birds, this desert is home to brown hyenas, lions,meerkats and several species of antelope. Dry grassland and scrubby acacias constitutes the vegetation.

6. Patagonian Desert
The Patagonian desert is the largest desert in America and occupies 670,000 square kilometers. The climate is divided into 7 months of summer and 5 months of winter. The burrowing owl,lesser rhea, guanaco, tuco-tuco, mara and different species of eagle and hawk can be found in this region. Desert shrubs, tuft grass and aquatic grass on the outskirts are common to the Patagonian desert.

7. Great Victoria Desert
The largest desert in Australia having an area of 64,7000 square kilometers. Marble gums, mulga and spinifex grass comprise the typical vegetation of this desert and rock wallabies, parrots,snakes, wild camels, lizards and bilbies, comprise the wild life.

8. Great Basin Desert
492,000 square kilometers is the area occupied by the Great Basin desert. This basin is a series of a myriad of watersheds such as the Great Salt lake, Hamlin valley, Snake valley, Pine valley, Wah Wah valley, Tule valley , Rush valley and many more. Kit fox,coyote, skunk, black-tailed jackrabbit, ground squirrels, kangaroo
rat and many species of mice are the common inhabitants of this desert. The vegetation includes restricted range of plants from cactus, sage brush to saltbush species.

9.Chihuahua Desert
The second largest desert in North America, the Chihuahua desert covers a large area of about 629,000 square kilometers. The desert has a mild temperature which ranges from 35 � 400C.
Unlike other deserts, it is biologically more diverse and includes plants such as Agave, Creosote Bush, Mesquite Tree, Prickly Pear,
Sotol, Peyote and Lechuguilla. It has a wide range of animal species ranging from desert cottontail, black-tailed jack rabbit,
cactus mouse, kit fox, cactus wren to greater roadrunner. Reptiles
include mojave rattlesnake, coachwhip snake and new mexican whiptail lizard. Red-spotted toads and barred tiger salamander can also be found on this desert.

10. Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran desert is said to cover 310,000 squares kilometers and is the wettest desert in the deserts of the world list. Also
referred to as the Gila desert, its wildlife comprises of javelina,bobcat, skunk, jackrabbit, coyote, Mexican wolf and cottontail.This desert is also known for the famous saguaro cactus which
grows only in this place. Plants from agave family, palm family,cactus family, legume family and many others are all part of the flora of the Sonoran desert.

So you can see that there are no major differences between the environment and habitat among the different types of deserts which have been briefly described in the above deserts of the world list. These deserts do not have much to offer when it comes to the different factors which are necessary for survival.
However, they are still inhabited by different living species and have retained their attraction for those few desert lovers!

Sahara Desert Fact.

Sahara Desert Facts:

The Sahara desert covers around 9,000,000 square kilometers and the overall area is as large as the continental United States. The Sahara desert also has the reputation of being the world �s largest
hot desert!

The landforms in this desert often undergo constant change.
These landforms are shaped as per the direction of the wind and the occasional rainfalls.Although being a desert area, one can notice annual rainfall in many regions of this vast land area. There are different climates witnessed in different regions such as the subtropical climate in
the northern land where as a tropical climate in the southern area.

Over the years, the climate of the Sahara desert has undergone humungous changes. This desert therefore, is known for its harsh climates so typical of all deserts!

This hot desert has annual temperatures that can exceed 30 degrees C. Some of the hottest months have temperatures
exceeding 50 degrees C. In the winters, the temperatures drop below freezing points. This itself explains the diverse climates of this hot desert.

Studies have revealed the changing size of the Sahara desert!
Observations made with the help of satellite photographs have proven this desert can shrink or even grow in size.

The Sahara desert is home to quite a few species of animals.Camels and goats are the only ones amongst the domesticated
animals one may see out here. Apart from these, the Saharan cheetah, the sand vipers, scorpions and monitor lizards can be found out here.

This desert has some of the tallest sand dunes and these can reach 189 meters in height. The land area also has stone plateaus,large gravel plains, dry valleys and even sand flats.

The Sahara desert has around 500 species of flora. These consist of mainly ephemeral plants known locally as Acheb. At some oases, close to the Nile Valley, one can find olive trees growing out
here. Vegetation is found in areas where the ground water reaches the surface of the land.

This place has mainly nomadic groups of people that move from place to place. Nomads wear a particular headdress known as Howli. These people are mainly engaged in trading and hunting.
The low population is due to the rather difficult conditions seen in the Sahara desert.

The Sahara desert stretches over areas of Northern Africa, from the Red Sea to the areas close to the outskirts of the Atlantic
Ocean. This desert shares it boundaries with the Atlas Mountains,the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt, Sudan and valley of the Niger River.

Emi Koussi is the highest peak that is seen in the Tibesti Mountains.This peak has a height of 3415 m.Farming is being practiced in certain areas of the Sahara desert with the help of drought-resistant plants. Some areas of this land have been transformed in order to prevent soil erosion.

This mysterious and vast place also has some of the most magnificent landscapes and despite harsh weather, it has attracted people to study details associated with the Sahara desert. This
desert is more than a hot and dry place, it is one of the most remarkable areas known to man!

Indonesia's Famous Tourist Attractions and Activities.

What Are Indonesia's Famous Tourist
Attractions and Activities?

Bali
With its alluring mix of beaches,volcanoes, temples, stunning scenery, artistic and cultural wealth, the island has long been the jewel in the Indonesian tourism crown. Nail is the enclave of a unique and colorful form of Hinduism, and of its thousands of temples Besakih, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu are the three most impressive. The festivals celebrated at all these shrines are a colorful and vibrant celebration of the devout traditional lifestyle that has drawn tourists to the island for decades most visitors also
go to the southern beach resorts Kuta, a heady, hedonistic mix of hotels, shops, restaurants and nightlife, but there are plenty of quieter resorts around the coast, and a few secluded spots remain
for total relaxation. Those interested in art, crafts, music and dance usually head for Ubud, a cool, laid-back town with galleries,studios, performances and classes galore and plenty of local walks
among the rice-terraces to engage the more energetic. The still smoking Gunung Batur, in the volcanic centre of the island, is a popular climb, usually done in the pitch dark so as to arrive at the top in time to admire the glowing sunrise.

Gunung Bromo
The obligatory sunrise views of this mountain in east Java, with the peak and its equally stunning neighbours rising from an almost other worldly sea of sand, are simply spell binding. There are also plenty of wails to enjoy in this cool, attractive region.

Borobudur
Java's number-one tourist attraction, this colossal, multi-tiered temple is the world's largest Buddhist stupa. Over a thousand years old, the temple, though now ruined, is still surprisingly evocative, with over three thousand reliefs detailing scenes from everyday life and the path followed by the soul to enlightenment,
along with ancient tales illustrated the journey.

Lake Toba
In northern Sumatra, this is Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake. Its central island, Samosir, is the heartland of the Toba Batak people and offers great scenery, trekking and relaxation, with the
option of visiting megalithic stone complexes, local villages and hot springs.

Orangutans
The animals at the orangutan rehabilitation centre at Bukit Lawang
in Sumatra are arguably the most famous example of Indonesia's wildlife. The centre aims to reintroduce into the wild orangutans that have been rescued from captivity; visitors here are welcome
to watch the twice-daily feeding sessions.

Komodo Dragons
An apparent throwback to the age of dinosaurs, these creatures,actually the world's largest lizards, live on Komodo in Nusa Tenggara, the chain of islands stretching between Bali and West
Papua. The largest ever recorded was more than 3m long and weighed in at 150kg, though most of the dragons aren't quite so enormous.

Diving
The highlight of many visits, Indonesia's marine life is startling in its diversity. Current centres for diving are Bali, Gili Islands off Lombok, and Sulawesi

Tanah Toraja
This region of Sulawesi is home to the Torajan people, who have a wealth of traditional architecture and ceremonies, most famously funerals. Also on offer are plenty of opportunities for trekking in the scenic highlands

Yogyakarta
The city is the heartland of Javanese arts; exhibitions of art and batik, and performances of music, drama, puppetry and dance abound, with courses available for visitors. The Kraton, the old walled city, is well preserved for architecture buffs, ans Yogyakarta is ideally placed for excursions into the surrounding
countryside and - if it hasn't blown its lid recently - treks up Gunung Merapi, Indonesia's most volatile volcano.

Nusa Tenggara
The most westerly of this string of islands, Lombok, is a great antidote to its more developed neighbors, Bali. Its highlights
include Gunung Merapi, Indonesia's second highest mountain,with a huge crater lake; the tiny Gili Islands off its north-west coast,and the unspoilt south-coast beaches. The further east you go
Nusa Tenggara, the less tourist infrastructure there is, so the more
time you'll need; highlights here include Sumba's unspoilt beacher and traditional ikat weaving and the three-coloured lake of Keli Mutu on Flores.

Baliem Valley.
In West Papua It's time-consuming and expensive to get here, and to really explore the area you'll need trek long distances and often sleep extremely rough. But the scenery is dramatic and splendid, and the tribes of the area are managing to retain an age old lifestyle
and culture, often despite considerable pressure from outsiders.

Surfing
G-land off the south coast of Java and Desert Point off the southwest coast of Lombok at Bangko. Bangko are just two of
many legendary Indonesian surf spots.
Staying in a longhouse The indigenous Dyak peoples in the interior of Kalimantan have retained their traditional beliefs and ways of life to varying degrees.
Their communal longhouse dwellings - long wooden structures raised on stilts - have survived and are being restored, and many welcome visitors

The Prambanan temple complex
.
The Hindu temples here, accessed from Yogyakarta in Java, are soaring, intricately carved structures dating from the ninth century AD. Visits at dawn and dusk are especially atmospheric.

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia.

Borobudur is the biggest temple in Indonesia. Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, in addition of being a famous tourist attraction, this temple also becomes a center of worship for Buddhists in Indonesia, especially at every celebration of Waisak.

Borobudur temple is also known as "Monastery in the hills'' because it lies in the hills.
The temple was built around 800 BC or 9th century it has been established as one of the cultural heritage of UNESCO and it does not only makes proud for all people in Indonesia but also throughout the world. This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies. Borobudur was built by Samaratungga,
one king of Old Mataram Kingdom, Sailendra descendants.
Gunadarma is the architect of record as someone who is successfully built this temple.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels mentioned above represents Rupadhatu, humans who have set themselves free from lust but still tied to appearance and shape.

Borobudur temple as a whole has ten levels consisting of six levels of a square,
circular level three circular and a main stupa as a peak. At every level there are several stupas. Altogether there are 72 domes besides the main stupa. In every stupa there is a statue of Buddha.

On the wall there is a wall relief of Borobudur temple which tells of
a legendary story of Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect the teachings of the Buddha. Hence, this
temple functions as educating media for people who want to learn Buddhism
With all the grandeur and mystery that is only natural that every person from around the world want to visit Borobudur.

Borobudur is the excellence and evidence of human intelligence has ever made in Indonesia. It also became the cultural attractions and major in Indonesia instead of Bali and Jakarta.

Atlantis adalah Indonesia ?.

Atlantis, kita banyak mendengar tentang kota ini, yang konon memiliki peradaban yang sangat tinggi, tapi kemudian hilang
karena ditelan bencana besar.Legenda yang berkisah tentang �Atlantis�, pertama kali ditemui dalam karangan filsafat Yunani kuno: Dua buah catatan
dialog Plato (427-347 SM) yakni: buku Critias dan Timaeus.

Beberapa hipotesis merupakan hipotesis arkeologi atau ilmiah,sementara lainnya berdasarkan fisika atau lainnya. Banyak tempat usulan yang memiliki kemiripan karakteristik dengan kisah Atlantis (air, bencana besar, periode waktu yang relevan), tetapi tidak ada yang berhasil dibuktikan sebagai kisah sejarah Atlantis yang sesungguhnya.

Kebanyakan lokasi yang diusulkan berada atau di sekitar Laut Tengah atau disekitar Laut Hitam. Beberapa hipotesis yang lain
menyatakan Atlantis berada pada pulau yang telah tenggelam di Eropa Utara,atau di Laut Utara. Beberapa telah mengusulkan Al-Andalus atau Irlandia sebagai lokasi. Kepulauan Canary juga
dinyatakan sebagai lokasi yang mungkin, sebelah barat selat Gibraltar tetapi dekat dengan Laut Tengah. Berbagai kepulauan di Atlantik juga dinyatakan sebagai lokasi yang mungkin,terutama Kepulauan Azores. Pulau Spartel yang telah tenggelam di selat Gibraltar juga telah diusulkan.

Hingga pada akhir th 2005, Prof. Arysio Santos yang menerbitkan buku yang menggemparkan : �Atlantis the Lost Continents Finally Found�.
Didalam buku tersebut, secara tegas dinyatakannya bahwa lokasi Atlantis yang hilang sejak kira-kira 11.600 tahun yang lalu itu adalah di Indonesia. Beliau menunjukkan perbandingan yang
menunjukkan Indonesia adalah lokasi Atlantis yang hilang dibandingkan lokasi-lokasi perkiraan sebelumnya.

Dalam buku ini beliau membandingkan berdasarkan : Sistem irigasi, Keberadaan mammoth/gajah, Ukuran benua, Iklim Tropis,Keberadaan Kelapa dan Nanas, Konstruksi Megalitikum, Kekayaan
tambang dan lain-lain.
( http://atlan.org/articles/checklist)

Ilmu yang digunakan Santos dalam menelusur lokasi Atlantis ini adalah ilmu Geologi, Astronomi, Paleontologi, Archeologi,Linguistik, Ethnologi, dan Comparative Mythology.Plato bercerita bahwa Atlantis adalah sebuah negara makmur dengan emas, batuan mulia, dan �mother of all civilazation� dengan
kerajaan berukuran benua yang menguasai pelayaran,perdagangan, menguasai ilmu metalurgi, memiliki jaringan irigasi,dengan kehidupan berkesenian, tarian, teater, musik, dan
olahraga.

Warga Atlantis yang semula merupakan orang-orang terhormat dan kaya, kemudian berubah menjadi ambisius. Para dewa kemudian menghukum mereka dengan mendatangkan banjir,letusan gunung berapi, dan gempa bumi yang sedemikian dahsyatnya sehingga menenggelamkan seluruh benua itu.

Kisah-kisah sejenis atau mirip kisah Atlantis ini yang berakhir dengan
bencana banjir dan gempa bumi, ternyata juga ditemui dalam kisah-kisah sakral tradisional di berbagai bagian dunia, yang
diceritakan dalam bahasa setempat.
Menurut Santos, ukuran waktu yang diberikan Plato 11.600 tahun SM, secara tepat bersamaan dengan berakhirnya Zaman Es Pleistocene, yang juga menimbulkan bencana banjir dan gempa
yang sangat hebat. Bencana ini menyebabkan punahnya 70% dari
species mamalia yang hidup saat itu, termasuk kemungkinan juga dua species manusia : Neandertal dan Cro-Magnon.

Sebelum terjadinya bencana banjir itu, pulau Sumatera, pulau Jawa, Kalimantan dan Nusa Tenggara masih menyatu dengan
semenanjung Malaysia dan benua Asia .
Sulawesi, Maluku dan Irian masih menyatu dengan benua Australia dan terpisah dengan Sumatera dan lain-lain itu. Kedua
kelompok pulau ini dipisahkan oleh sebuah selat yang mengikuti garis �Wallace�.

Posisi Indonesia terletak pada 3 lempeng tektonis yang saling menekan, yang menimbulkan sederetan gunung berapi mulai dari Sumatera, Jawa, Nusa Tenggara, dan terus ke Utara sampai ke
Filipina yang merupakan bagian dari �Ring of Fire�. Hingga terjadinya letusan gunung berapi secara berurutan, yang menyebabkan melelehnya lapisan es dan menimbulkan gempa dan tsunami yang menenggelamkan dataran rendah.

Benarkah hypothesis itu?? Dengan kecanggihan teknologi saat ini,yang memungkinkan pencarian di kedalaman laut, kebenaran seluruh hypothesis yang pernah ada tentang Atlantis mungkin
akan segera terungkap..

Bagaimana menurut anda? Benarkah bangsa Indonesia adalah keturunan bangsa Atlantis yang terselamatkan??

Sumber: http://www.beritaterkinionline.com/2009/10/benarkah-
indonesia-adalah-atlantis-yang-hilang.html