Beras Basah Island
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underwater life.[1]
Etymology and HistoryThe origin name of Beras Basah according to local folklore comes from the Indonesian words Beras (rice) and Basah (wet). Once upon a time, there was a ship belonging to the Sultanate of Kutai that was sailing in the Straits of Makassar. The ship carries food which includes rice. The ship arrived - suddenly sank and spilled its luggage. Because the waters where the shipwreck is shallow, the ship's congregation, which is mostly rice, does not sink but appears partly like a mound. Over time the rice mound turns into a white sand island like rice which is always wet because it is surrounded by the ocean. Transportation accessTo be able to visit this island there are several accesses which all come from several piers or ports from Bontang. See alsoReferences
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