Want you know a little information about Manado City? Manado is the capital of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. The city has about 417,548 inhabitants. It has large of area for approx 157.26 km² (60.7 sq mi), and total population (2005) as much as ± 417.548. As the largest city in the region, Manado is a key tourist transit point for visitors. Manado will be the host of the next World Ocean Conference (WOC) 2009. It will be held on May 11-15, 2009.
What about the transportation in this city? Sam Ratulangi International Airport of Manado is one of the main entry ports to Indonesia. In 2005, no less than 15,000 international passengers entered Indonesia via Sam Ratulangi International Airport. And Ecotourism is the biggest attraction in Manado. Scuba diving and snorkelling on the nearby island of Bunaken are popular attractions. Ban Hin Kiong Temple is another tourism spot in the city, especially during the chinese new year celebration. Souvenirs shops are located on B.W. Lapian street. Other places of interest are nearby Lake Tondano, Lokon Volcano, Klabat Volcano and Mahawu Volcano. And for The shopping centers?
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