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Lake Sentani, Irian Jaya is one of the popular tourist attractions in Irian Jaya. The scenic view of the Lake Sentani, Irian Jaya and the neighboring places will simply leave you impressed. You can visit Lake Sentani, Irian Jaya from Jayapura.

Lake Sentani is a well-known arts centre. You can get a glimpse of the handicrafts that are found in the region. The handicrafts are sago bowls and bark paintings. You can buy your favorite gift items from the shops nearby. The local people can accompany you to the shops so that you can buy at the right price.

The Lake Sentani is near Jayapura and can be easily accessed by the tourists. The Lake Sentani is considered to be one of the huge lakes of Irian Jaya. The dimensions of the Lake Sentani in Irian Jaya are 28 kilometers in the eastern and western part and 19 kilometers from the North and South. The lake is divided by three sectors. According to 1972 FAO, annual rainfall nearby is about 2meters. During seasonal variation the level of the water fluctuates about 0.4m. The surface pH is in between 6.2 to 6.8. The survey of 1993 shows that there are about 33 species of fish and 8 anatropous in the water of the lake. Among the 33 species of fish about 12 are native and 13 are new breed. The new breeds have been introduced intentionally in the water in most cases. Fishes are also raised in the nearby water bodies of the Lake Sentani. However some species are being declined since the water hyacinth has been introduced during the beginning of the 70’s in the water of the lake. It is a major plant pest. The surrounding region of Lake Sentani includes equatorial rainforest.

There is a proposal for building a hydroelectric generating service with the help of a dam on the Jafuri River.

So when you set off on Irian Jaya Tour you should visit the sightseeing attraction of Lake Sentani, Irian Jaya.

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