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Indonesia is covered with the abundant growth of characteristic rain forest
vegetation .Indonesia lies within the botanical region of Melanesia and richness
of the Melanesian region is best reflected through the to 40,000 species of
plants that is scattered all over Indonesia and comprises of 10 to 12% of the
estimated number of plant species of the whole world. 6,000 species of Indonesian
plants are approximately used as a source of raw material for preparing traditional
herbal medicines and plays a crucial role in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
Prince Fatahillah founded the city Jakarta in the 16th century, and named it
Jayakarta which means Glorious Victory. Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia
and is located in the northwest coast island of Java. Jakarta not only mesmerizes
its visitors with vividly colorful charms, cosmopolitan flavor, diverse culture
and rich heritage but it also offers a variety of sight seeing destinations.
Parks and Gardens in Jakarta not only enhances the natural beauty and soothes
the people with their cool shades and lush green décor but also attracts the
tourists to enjoy a quite refreshing respite from the hustles and bustles of
the World’s ninth densely populated city.
Pekarangan is the most common form of a typical traditional Indonesian private
garden which differs significantly from the western private gardens. Pekarangans
in its old form usually grows useful plants and are mostly seen in rural areas.
Popular Parks and Gardens in Jakarta
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is located in the southeast of Jakarta and this
famous park was conceived in 1971 by Mme Tien Soeharto. This fantastic park
is spread on a 250-acre land and it came into existence from 1975. It displays
27 full-scale houses which marks the various aspects of regional handicrafts
and clothing of Indonesia.
Bogor was an important Dutch hill station during the colonial times and the
exotic botanical garden forms one of the primary attractions. This garden is
the home of over 15,000 species of trees and plants, including 400 palm species
and, 3000 orchid varieties.
The Cibodas Mountain garden scattered over an area of 200 acres was founded
in 1862 primarily for the purpose of studying mountain flora and fauna.
Located in Slipi, Jakarta the Orchid garden is a commercial garden which has
a wonderful collection of most exotic orchid species, including the black-orchid
(bualagna pandurata).
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