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Manado is a big city and very important also as it is the capital of the North Sulawesi province in Indonesia. This city is located near the sea. Manado is in fact a picturesque city that is seated on the Bay of Manado and is surrounded by a number of mountains near the sea. Because of this very nice location, Manado has become a major tourist attraction in Indonesia.
Manado city is blessed with beauty of nature and is surrounded by vast sea and mountain that has made the city a wonderful travel destination. This city has been ruled by several powers from very early time. It was an important base when the Dutches captured the whole country. Manado city was the base also for the Permeta revolution but the city was badly damaged as a result of this revolution as Jakarta bombed the city in the year 1958. But now the city has got rid of this phase and has developed itself into a major tourist attraction.
Manado city is located near the sea and so water sports and adventures are among the first choice of the travelers here. Among the water sports, scuba diving and snorkeling are very popular in Manado. But Manado has some other travel destinations as well. Bunaken island which is near this city is another popular tourist attraction here. Moreover, Ban Hin Kiong temple, many volcanoes like Lokon volcano, Mahawu volcano and some lakes are among the popular tourist attractions in Manado. Manado offers good shopping malls also. Moreover, the city has good administration and transportation system.
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