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Indonesia
The island Republic of Indonesia straddles the equator and stretches for over 4,000 kilometres from Sumatra in the west to New Guinea in the east. The bustling capital of Jakarta is located on the populous island of Java, and supports almost 10 million residents. Indonesia is home to the world’s largest population of Muslims, and yet the official state philosophy is Pancasila which upholds five main principals and unifies the country’s differences. Indonesia is a diverse land of differing cultures and ethnic groups, and a land of extremes where some islands support high populations while others remain covered in wilderness. Lying at the eastern end of the Alpide Belt, the second most seismic area in the world, Indonesia boasts 400 volcanoes of which150 are active. Included within this number are the volcanoes of Krakatoa and Tambora, which are known for being two of the largest volcanic eruptions in recorded history. Almost 240 million people live within the Indonesian Archipelago making it the fourth most populated country in the world, with the island of Java historically being recognised as the heartland of the nation. The archipelago is comprised of over 17,000 islands of which only 6,000 are inhabited. There are four major island groups including the Greater Sunda Islands, which is formed by the larger islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sulawesi (Celebes), the smaller groups of the Maluku Islands (Spice Islands) and the Lesser Sunda Islands, and includes part of the large island of Western New Guinea. Located within the Lesser Sunda Islands is the major tourist destination of Bali which is the most popular island within Indonesia.
Boasting spectacular volcanic scenery, many stunning beaches, hot tropical weather and some of the world’s best surfing waves, Indonesia has grown to become a popular tourist destination. Many volcanic areas are protected through the country’s network of national parks as are several of the tropical wilderness areas which support an incredibly diverse flora and fauna. The wildlife of Indonesia includes the Orang-utang, the unique Komodo Dragon and critically endangered species such as the Javan Rhinoceros and Sumatran Tiger. For the energetic visitor, Indonesian is home to some of the world’s top scuba diving sites, while for the gourmet traveler the country offers a wide variety of foods which changes throughout the regions. Some attractions which may be of interest include the legacy of the Dutch colonial buildings which can be seen in the capital of Jakarta, and the two extensive ancient temple complexes of Borobudur and Prambanan, both of which have been declared U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Sites.
 
Quick Facts
Population:238 million
Language:Indonesian
Capital:Jakarta
Currency:Indonesian rupiah
Dialling Code:62
Voltage:220
Website:www.indonesia.travel
 
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Bandung
Located in the central highlands of Java, Bandung is the capital of the Province of West Java in Indonesia. The city lies approximately 180 kilometers southeast of Jakarta, and although it has an estimated population of roughly 2.5 million inhabitants, maintains a more relaxed atmosphere and a slow...
Denpasar
Denpasar is the busy and bustling capital city of Bali and the main transport hub for the entire island. It is also the largest city in Bali with a population of almost 500,000, and is the main economic and administrative centre of the island. Although not generally considered a major tourist attr...
Jakarta
Jakarta is the largest city and capital of the Republic of Indonesia. It is located on relatively flat land on the north-western coast of the island of Java and overlooks Jakarta Bay and the Java Sea. It is classified as one of the world’s ‘Global Cities’ and with almost 10 million residents is re...
Komodo
Kuta
Kuta is a busy coastal resort town in southern Bali and boasts a 5 kilometre long, white sandy beach which is considered to be one of the best in the country. Located just a few kilometres north of the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Kuta is today known as an affordable holiday destination. It w...
Legian
Just a stones thrown north of Kuta and seeming to be part of it, Legian is the central suburb of the three areas which form the main hub of the western resort district of southern Bali. Legion stretches along the same popular beach which attracts visitors to Kuta but yet provides a quieter more rel...
Lombok
Nusa Dua
Considered by some to be one of Bali's most prestigious resort areas, the enclave of Nusa Dua is where visitors will find several world-class international hotel complexes. Surrounded by numerous glorious beaches and able to offer all the services expected of 5 star hotels, Nusa Dua provides visito...
Padang Bay
Sanur
The beachside resort town of Sanur is located approximately 6 kilometres north-east of Denpasar in southern Bali. Sanur was Bali's first beach resort but still manages to retain its Balinese character and old style village ambiance. The town overlooks a glorious palm-lined sandy-beach which stretc...
Semarang
Seminyak
Seminyak is a fashionable mixed tourist and residential area which is located on the same long stretch of beach as Kuta and Legian. Originally a small separate village, Seminyak lies to the north of Legian and forms part of the tourist hub of Kuta which can be found approximately 4 kilometres south...
Surabaya
Surabaya is the capital of the Province of East Java and is the second largest city in Indonesia with a population of almost 2.8 million with a further 5 million living in the expanding metropolitan areas. The city is located on the relatively flat, north-eastern coast of the island of Java and ove...
Ubud
Surrounded by gently rolling rice paddy fields and the nearby limestone gorges of the Ayung and Wos Rivers, the small town of Obud is often considered to be the cultural heart of Bali. Established during the 8th century around the Gunung Lebah Temple, Ubud’s original claim to fame was as a source o...
Uluwatu
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, or Jogjakarta, is often called the ‘Gateway to Central Java’ due to its geographic location. It is the provincial capital of the Yogyakarta Special Region and home to approximately 500,000 residents. The city stretches from the foot of Mount Merapi, which reaches to 2,911 metres, to th...
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