Komodo

Home of the dragons that bear their name, the Komodo Islands draw in many tourists. Discovered only in 1910, the world’s largest lizards have been the cause of fear and fascination, and visitors have flocked here ever since. Even if you venture off the island of Komodo, you will still find these dragons on some of the surrounding islands, as well as the world’s largest saltwater crocodiles. The islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar combine to form Komodo National Park, a World Heritage Site.