South East Sulawesi covers South East Sulawesi
peninsula, Buton Island, Muna Island and small islands spread
out at South and South East of peninsula. It's located at
length wise from west to south east i.e. 3° - 6°
latitude and 120° 45' - 124° 06' longitude. It borders
to the north by South Sulawesi Province and Central Sulawesi
Province, to the south by Flores Sea, to the east by Banda
Sea and to the west by Bone Bay.
The Southeast Sulawesi Province is populated
by more than 1.2 million people, in five diverse and interesting
cultural groups: the Tolaki, Morunene, Buton, Muna (locally
called the Wuna), and the Bajo.All offer the visitor a glimpse
of life-styles which have survived man's rush to modernization
while using much of today's technology to their advantage.
Most of the land area of Southeast Sulawesi is covered by
natural jungle, with extensive plantations of teak and ironwood,
which are used for local handicrafts and contribute to the
local economy. Much of the beauty of the region has been
preserved for prosperity by declaring it "National
Parks" and "Nature Preserve"
The entire province is inhabited by wonereous
animals, living freely, easily seen and appreciated by visitors.
Deer, Wild Pigs, Small Rodent-Like animals called Kus- Kus,
Monkey, Snakes, Anoa (small Buffalo) and numerous varieties
of birds abound. But the hunting of animals is forbidden
in national parks and preserves and carefully controlled
by local government, in other areas.
The warmth of the Sulawesi people, the local
flora, fauna, and untouched beaches, are the highlights
of this unique loacale. It is truly one of the world's last
remaining natural habitants waiting so show off for the
visitor who can appreciate such natural beauty and the people
who live in it.