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Indonesia is the largest country- archipelago in the world with over 18,100 islands of which 6000 inhabited. The name of Indonesia comes from the Greek names “ indos” and “ nesos” and mean the Great Earth and the east of India, situated in the south-east of Asia, north-west of Australia. Its islands are situated in the Indian Ocean and Pacific and occupy 5100 km near the equator. Along the equatorial line there are 400 volcanoes of which 130 are active volcanoes, the most famous being Krakatau and Puncan Jaya with a height of 5030 m. Indonesia hosts many reptile species such as Komodo, named as the Indonesian national specy, Siluk Arwana and Elang Jawa are rare species of falcon.

 

Bali, known as “The Morning of the World” is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia. It is a location full of mystery and magical stories. This is known as the island of 1,000 temples and it is considered the land of the Lord. The island lies in the eastern extremity of the island of Java and is composed of coral reefs and landscapes.

 

Ubud represents the cultural and the artistic center of Bali, with art galleries and handicraft shops with articles and the south where beaches stretch bordered by palm trees and lush vegetation. The islands are very beautiful, with large areas of rice crops, volcanoes reaching to the clouds, lush tropical forests and white beaches of the Indian Ocean. The way of life of Bali is related to religion and dance, paintings and music describing the local life and refers to the essence of the Hindu religion, the struggle between good and evil. For the people of Bali, dance is the main offering to God and gods. The dances are accompanied by gamelan orchestra. During temple ceremonies in order to meet the gods, a group of dancers play around the main altar three times and take in their hands ceremonial objects of different colors, water and fire. Kintamani is a mountain village situated at an altitude of 1500 m, where the Batur Lake is and you can see the Batur volcano, which is still active. Here is the Tirta Empul Temple and the Elephants Temple. The most sacred cave temple in Bali and Indonesia's largest temple is the Temple of Besakih’s Mother. It dates from the XI century and it is situated at an altitude of 1000 m. The Monkey Forest and Tanah Lot Tour is where the Taman Ayun Royal Temple Megwi is, the sacred monkey forest near Sangeh where the famous Tanah Lot Temple is on a huge rock surrounded by water.

 

Jakarta is a modern city, the political , the social and the cultural center of the country, a dynamic city day and night with impressive buildings, skyscrapers, cultural organizations and research institutions. The city is a mixture between modern civilization and Asian civilization. The most impressive monument in Jakarta is the National Monument located in the center of Merdeka Square. The monument is a marble obelisk that has a flame golden top. The most beautiful museum in Southeast Asia is the National Museum. This can be seen through collections of prehistoric, archaeological and ethnographic ceramics and a collection of Hindu Javanese art. Other attractions in Jakarta are: the Old City and the Sasmita, Loka, Adam Malik and the Military Museums. The Lombok Island is located near the ocean and includes the Medana and Nusa beaches and Tenggara Barat, a province in the eastern part of the country. It is surrounded by tropical gardens and is famous because of the 1000 mosques.


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Bali

General information about Bali   East never ceases to amaze even the most experienced travelers, and, of course, it's a pleasant surprise. Here you will find unforgettable encounters: exotic nature, a kind of architecture, ancient monuments, unique culture and extremely friendly people. These were the first impressions of managers on the islands of the Southeast Asia. And the most a...

Jakarta

The capital of Indonesia is a huge metropolis that is home to more than 10 million people. It is located on the island of Java . Jakarta is a city of contrasts. This city has a special charm, despite its dirty, noisy streets and the poorest neighborhoods adjacent to the huge skyscrapers. The people build their own homes here, in totally unsuitable places. The stifling heat and the chaotic traffi...

The Moyo Island

Warm sea washes the shores of Flores… this wonderful, small island appeared from a volcanic eruption. Moyo is situated between the better-known island resort island of Bali and the island of Lombok .   Moyo National Park   Moyo is not ver...

The Sulawesi Island

Reminiscent of the height of an orchid, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia is the largest island belonging to an area of 174 600 km, the 11th largest in the world relating to the Great Sunda Islands. The Sulawesi Island has an unusual form: it consists of four peninsulas clearly marked, separated from each other by deep canyons, mountains and forests. The central part of joining them is mountainous, so ...

Ubud

The history and present of Ubud   Located in the central part of the island, the town of Ubud is radically different from another popular resort and it is considered the cultural center of Bali. It is a recognized center of arts and crafts, ...

The Bintan Island

To make your stay an unforgettable vacation this article will ensure your perfect holiday in Indonesia on the island of Bintan. This information will be useful both for independent travels and tours in the finished package. The aim is to provide reliable information on the person advice and experienced persons, who fell in love with all heart with this island and are happy to share their sympathy on the resort restaurants, especiall...

The Sumatra Island

Thanks to the active volcanoes, the island has beaches with dark sand. Besides the beaches, with an interesting shade of sand, Sumatra has gorgeous, pure mountain lakes. Sumatra is an island with many interesting places. Here are the ruins of palaces and temples of ancient times. There are many interesting attractions gathered on an expensive resort, called Parapat. The resort is situated on the shore of Lake Toba and keeps the...

The Island of Java

The beautiful island of Java, located in the beautiful country of Indonesia , is the most populous of all the other islands, but despite this, there is still an impassable, tropical jungle on the island. Despite the fact that in Indonesia there are various large islands, many of the guests do not even guess, that Java is the main island. It is associated with the heart, hands, the head and the mouth of Indonesia....

The Island of Lombok

Extraordinary beautiful, the island of Lombok is located east of the favorite tourist island of Bali . Between the islands there is only a small, narrow strait. Despite the fact that Lombok is less popular, it is one of the best resorts in Indonesia. The nature of the island is very beautiful. Beautiful beaches, almost unexplored rainforests, scenic wilderness fills your memory the wonderful scenery of this paradise planet. To ...

The Komodo Island

The Komodo Island is a wonderful plot of land area of 280 square meters, located on the Sunda Archipelago. Famous for being the home to giant lizards relics it is known for the "Dragons of Komodo", inhabiting the Earth half a million years ago. The only people on the island live in a fishing village called Komodo, whose inhabitants in addition to fishing, are engaged in breeding goats, that e...


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