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over eight hundred islands and covering an area of ten thousand
square miles, these pristine islands had until January 1997,
been closed to all foreigners for well over 50 years. This area
is totally untouched by modern development, with a rich history
of maritime trade, mysticism and piracy. The modern-day Mergui Archipelago is in virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas are alive with an amazing diversity of wildlife, flora and fauna. |
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The only human inhabitants in the area are the sea gypsies, a nomadic sea-faring race whose lifestyle has changed very little over the years, they have been the sole inhabitants of the Mergui Archipelago over the years and still practice the same fishing and boat building techniques used for generations. This magnificent wilderness is one of the world’s natural treasures.
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