As one of the major oil producers in Indonesia, Sorong, the capital city of West Papua, has the nickname ‘the city of oil.’ This fuel production has been carried out since 1935 under the management […]
The influx of migrants into Sorong, West Papua in the post-independence era was spearheaded by the government’s policy of redistributing the population during the New Order era through transmigration programs. The transmigration in Sorong began […]
The city of Sorong in West Papua is the gateway to the tourist destination of Raja Ampat. From Sorong City to Raja Ampat, visitors can travel by sea or by plane to Waisai, the capital […]
Once a port for exporting petroleum during the Duct Colonial period, Port of Sorong has become the largest port in West Papua. It plays a crucial role as a central port—a distribution center—in Eastern Indonesia. […]
There is a strict agreement among the Moi tribe members in Sorong of West Papua, regarding the directives to manage or protect nature. The traditional directive is called “yegek” (or “egek” in the Moi language). […]
Sorong is, more likely, one of the most strategic sea entrances to Indonesia’s easternmost island, West Papua. Not only known as an industrial and tourism destination, but it also makes this city a haven for […]
Located on the western tip of Indonesia’s easternmost Island, Sorong is the second-largest city in West Papua after Jayapura City. It is strategically a sea gateway and transit to the province, not to mention the […]
Sorong, as the second-largest and strategic city in West Papua, has its promising natural and human resources potentials. Likewise, the city continues to improve its essential life facilities and infrastructures. It includes the higher education […]
West Papua is a province in Indonesia located in the west part of Papua Island. West Papua area coverage consists of Domberai Peninsula, Bomberai, Wondiwoi and Raja Ampat islands. As for the capital city, it […]
When it comes to eco-tourism in West Papua, the term is still rather vague. There is no clear, independent, and national organization in Indonesia regarding that. Because of this, many companies and communities can claim […]