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Indonesia is a vast
and beautifully diverse country consisting of
more than 17,000 islands, of which only about
6,000 are inhabited, stretching more than 5,000
km between Australia and Asia continental main
island and dividing the Pacific and Indian
Oceans on the Equator. The largest populated
islands are Java, Sumatra, Borneo thru
Kalimantan, which occupies the southern
two-thirds of the island, Irian Jaya which is
western half of New Guinea and Sulawesi. This
lovely country, world's largest archipelago,
offers the blend of scenic beauty, flora and
fauna, culture and marine parks and tourists
will be amazed by all the tourist attractions
in Indonesia and all the places of interest in
Indonesia.
 The main and the
most developed island of Java is where the
capital city, Jakarta is located. Jakarta is
the busiest town in Indonesia and it is also
the commercial centre of this country. Java
is the most popular travel destination in
Indonesia and exhibits all the characteristic
of an Asian society experiencing rapid transition
that include great wealth and equal squalor,
beautiful open country and filthy cities,
tranquil rural scenery and streets choked with
traffic. Despite its rapid modernization, Java
is an island of stunning natural beauty and almost
fifty percent of Indonesia's population live here.
The Hindu-Buddhist empires
reached their peak in Central Java, producing
architectural wonders such as the Prambanan Temple
and Borobudur Temple. The Javanese possess a rich and unique cultural
heritage as found in the
Monas in Jakarta
arts centre of Yogyakarta
which offers a window to traditional arts and culture
of Indonesia and this city is known as the soul of Java.
It is possible for tourists to experience the unique
traditional Ramayana theatre here at Yogyakarta besides
the many famous tourist areas in Indonesia found here.
 East Java is well
known as the location of Mount Bromo, the
desolate volcanic mass offering the most
spectacular sunrise in Southeast Asia. Volcanic
craters, deserted beaches, wildlife reserves,
well-preserved temple complexes and a friendly
colorful people make East Java a key travel
destination for soft adventure. Other Javanese
towns of interest include Bandung, the capital
city of West Java which is known for its cool
mountain climate, Bogor, well known for its
botanical garden which was established by Sir
Thomas Stamford Raffles, Surabaya, Solo and Malang.
Just off East Java are the popular island resorts
of Bali and Lombok. These tranquil islands are the tropical
playgrounds of Indonesia with great Photo:
Jakarta in Indonesia white sand beaches shaded by coconuts palms, resorts,
nightlife, food, shopping and interesting
cultural contrast. It is possible to experience
Balinese dance and theatre and visit the Museum
of Painting in Ubud, Bali.
The islands to the
east of Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara provide
an adventurous journey to its uncrowded beaches
and tranquil countryside, dominated by the
spectacular volcano of Mount Rinjani. Komodo
island is the home of the famous lizard, the
Komodo Dragon and Flores is renowned for its
incredible beauty and challenging dives. Sumba
is the home to many intricate ikat textiles and
the stunning coral reefs of Sulawesi, particularly
around Manado, are legendary.
 The island of
Sumatra, the world's fifth largest, has a wealth
of natural resources and wildlife and featured
vast rainforest, massive rivers, orang utans,
beautiful Lake Toba and commercial centres of
Bukit Tinggi and Medan. Kalimantan is the
Indonesian part of the island of Borneo and its
transected by wide rivers and forests for
plantations. It has tremendous outspreads of
jungle, rainforest, rivers and wilderness.
Several ethnic groups live here and there are
opportunities to visit their villages. The
traveling is adventurous with enormous distances
between settlements. Travelers from all
over the Photo: Lake Toba in Medan
world are attracted
to Indonesia for its uniqueness, richness in
natural beauty and the tradition of its people
that should not be missed. With these qualities,
a pleasant and unforgettable memories are guaranteed
after your vacations in Indonesia.
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