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of islets, lush and green forest, undulating range of
mountains and majestic-cone volcanoes.
Flores has a volcanic topography that has long shaped its
destiny. A chain of cones stretches the length of this verdant island,
provoking a complicated relief of V-shaped valleys and knife-edged
ridges—terrain that was near impenetrable until recent years and that has
separated the island into many distinct ethnic groups. Today although
Flores is overwhelmingly Catholic, rich indigenous cultures continue to
thrive alongside mainstream religious beliefs.
Among them reigns Kelimutu three colored crater
lakes and traditional houses which are still the best shelter for
indigenous Florians in some villages. So rugged and exotic it is
that French tourists often refer it pay sauvage et magnifique.
Once again, it is Flores, the beautiful island and blooming heart of
friendly people—not snake of bestiality. And it proudly bears this very
name till today.
A starling recent find near Ruteng appears to indicate that
a unique species of dwarf hominid lived in Flores until around 12,000
years ago, though the evidence for the existence of a unique species of
‘Flores man’ has not yet been accepted by all scientists.
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