Discover
Discover
Komodo National Park is a group of volcanic islands in eastern Indonesia, famous for the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, found in a very small range. Its scenery is full of contrasts: dry savannah hills, thorny scrub, white sand beaches and coral-rich seas.
History
History
The Komodo dragon has long interested scientists studying evolution. The park and its inscription in 1991 aimed to protect both the dragons and the land and marine ecosystems around the islands.
People & Culture
People & Culture
On Komodo island, a local legend tells that the dragon is the twin sibling of a human ancestor, which helps explain why the community regards the animal with respect. For us, this is natural heritage and human belief telling the same story.
Living Heritage
Living Heritage
Communities on the islands still live alongside the dragons, and many families earn income from tourism. Limits and conditions for visitors, and new infrastructure, remain debated between conservation, tourism and community wellbeing.
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