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Indonesia

That Bali high and a whole lot more!

Not everyone has the privilege of calling a massive expanse of as many as 18,000 islands stretched along the equator "home," but for Indonesians, the world's largest archipelago is a mysterious backyard spread out along the equator containing a tropical snow-capped mountain, komodo dragons, and even a 12-inch miniature deer. As a practical matter, it's really the five largest islands, Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Papua -- names familiar to coffee drinkers everywhere -- and thirty smaller archipelagoes that see the most action. The country's beaches top the lists of dream locations for surfers and divers around the world. But landlubbers won't feel left out, as there are enough active volcanoes to occupy a lifetime's worth of trekking. Ebullient festivals abound the whole year, providing excellent opportunities to observe Indonesia's famous traditional art forms like puppetry, music, and dance as well as less familiar ones, like ram fighting. Situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the country has many hazards, both natural and man-made, which continue to earn the attention of the press and demand a note of caution. Still, a visit to Indonesia's beautiful temples, diverse ethnic groups, and the endless opportunities for spa treatments will quickly put your worries to rest.

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    1. Komodo National Park, Indonesia

    The home of the famous ‘Komodo dragons.’. These volcanic islands are inhabited by a population of around 5,700 giant lizards, whose appearance and aggressive behaviour have led to them being called 'Kom...

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    2. Sangiran Early Man Site, Indonesia

    This fossil rich site has been instrumental in the understanding of human evolution. Excavations here from 1936 to 1941 led to the discovery of the first hominid fossil at this site. Later, 50 fossils ...

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    3. Prambanan Temple Compounds, Prambanan, Indonesia

    This compound- containing temples dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma- is decorated with reliefs illustrating the Ramayana. Built in the 10th century, this is the largest temple compound dedicated to...

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  • GDP per capita (PPP): 4323
  • literacy: 87.9
  • electricity: 127/230 V (50 Hz)
  • electric plug type: C,F,G
  • currency (code): Rupiah (IDR)
  • calling code: 62
  • internet TLD: .id
  • capital: Jakarta
  • population: 234693997
  • area: 1904570
  • time zone: from GMT +7 to GMT +9
  • languages: Indonesian (official)
  • religions: Islam 88%,Protestant,Roman Catholic,Hindu,Buddhist

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