Thursday, June 9, 2011

Karimun Jawa Island



Karimun islands in the Java Sea is included in the district of Jepara, Central Java. With an area of ​​1500 hectares of land and waters  ± 110 000 hectares, Karimunjawa now developed into a tourist charms Marine Park which began much-loved local and foreign tourists.
Based on the legend that circulated in the islands, Karimun Jawa was discovered by Sunan Muria. The legend tells about Sunan Muria are concerned about the mischief her son, Amir Hasan. For the purpose of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered his son to go to an island that appears “kremun-kremun” (escape) from the summit of Mount Moriah for the child to deepen and develop the science of religion. Because it looked “kremun-kremun” then was named the island of Karimun Island.mun Island.

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