Welcome to Irian Jaya Island
Fast Fact about Irian Jaya:
Capital: Jayapura. Physical Features: This province is made up of
half of the entire island of Irian (Guinea). The area is covered by a mountain
range with steep slopes and vast alluvial low land plains. Travelling is
difficult at times. Rivers: Digul, Memberamo, Warenai, Waipoga, Maro,
Kamundan, Abais, and Kumbe. Mountains: Jayawijaya with Jaya Peak, Trikora,
Yamin, mountain range of Kaimana in Fak-Fak, mountain range of Arfak in
Manokwari, mountain range of Ciklops in Jayapura. Lakes: Sentani,
Ronbebai, Anggi Gita, Paniai and Tigi. Flora: Metroxilon, rhizopora,
casuarina, and araukaria. Fauna: Marsupials, phallangers, macropus,
petaurus, paradise birds, casuarius, parrots, cockatoos and crocodiles. Food
Crops: Rice, corn, peanut and soybean. Commercial Crops: Coconut,
clove, rubber, cacao, coffee and nutmeg. Fish Products: Tuna, skipjack
tuna, bastern little tuna, anchovy, shrimp, mullet, common carp and tilapia. Forest
Products: Rattan, resin, log, sawn timber and mangrove wood. Mining:
Petroleum, copper ,gold and LNG. Handicraft: Carving and plaiting. Tourist
Attractions: Lake Sentani, Biak, The Asmat, Balien Valley. Indonesias only
snow covered mountain range.