Indonesia
Indonesia is a vast and beautifully diverse country consisting of more than 17,508 islands, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited. Sstretching more than 5,000 km between the Australia and Asia continental main islands, Indonesia is divided by the Pacific and Indian Oceans on the equator.
The main island of Java is the most populous and where the capital city of Jakarta is located. Home to millions of people, Jakarta offers a varied blend of shops, good museums, great nightlife, nationalistic monuments and the bustling port of Old Batavia. A short distance away is the UNESCO World Heritage site of Borobudur, Prambanan and Sangiran. Just off East Java are the popular island resorts of Bali and Lombok. These tranquil islands are the tropical playgrounds of Indonesia with great beaches, resorts, nightlife, food, shopping, and interesting cultural diversity.
The islands to east of Lombok also provide an adventurous journey to many varied cultures. Komodo Island is the home of the famous reptile, the Komodo Dragon, while Flores is renowned for its incredible beauty and challenging dives. The island of Sumatra features vast rainforest, orang utans, the beautiful Lake Toba and commercial centers of Bukittinggi and Medan.
The diverse cultures of Indonesia and its natural landscapes are sure to give visitors many different and unique holiday experiences.
This is Indonesia.
Languange
The official language is Bahasa Indonesia. Other languages spoken here include English and Chinese.
Climate
There are two seasons in Indonesia - The cold season which occurs from November to April, and the hot season occurs from May to October.
Currency
The unit of currency is Indonesia Rupiah indicated as IDR.
Local Time
Seven hours ahead of GMT and divided into three area time zones -West Indonesia Mean Time, Middle Indonesia Mean Time and East Indonesia Mean Time.
.jpg)