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History
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 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 visitor. Deer, Wild
Pigs, Small Rodent- like animals called Kus-Kus, Monkey, Snakes,
Anoa (Small Buffalo) and numerous varieties of bird 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.
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