Indonesia Guide to Indonesia Tourist Information
An extensive Guide to Indonesia with unbiased tourist information, travel reviews, helpful hints and tips! Here at Get-Packing.com we give a detailed summary of tourist information in Indonesia on key facts, maps, pictures, weather information, attractions, events, shopping, restaurants, travel and much more.
Spreading across many islands and cultures across the South China Sea, The South East Asian Republic of Indonesia is a country where different ways of life and traditions mix into an intoxicating soup. It is also, unfortunately a place where certain parts of these cultures do not mix at all, and as such, parts of the country have become little more than war zones, where the government frantically tries to prevent areas seceding from the union, and equally rabid groups of fundamentalist terrorists target western tourists and travellers in a bid to declare themselves an Islamic nation.
Most parts of the country are safe, and indeed the clampdown on militias that followed the tragic events of October 2002 in Bali have gone a long way towards ensuring stability, although travellers to Indonesia should always be aware of consular advice before travelling, and keep abreast of the news while in the country.
Having said all that, Indonesia is also one of the most beautiful and varied countries on Earth, where you can enjoy the bustle and thrill of Jakarta, one of the largest cities in Asia, or relax on a secluded beach on Bali and feel like you are miles from anywhere.
You can get great deals on flights to Indonesia throughout the year, and the low cost of living in the country means that Indonesia is excellent value for money for the tourist.
In recent years, terrorists have targeted western interests in Indonesia on a few occasions, and it pays to take heed of any consular advice prior to travel, and keep abreast of local news while in the country.
Facts for the Traveller:
Name: Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta
Area: 1.91 million Sq KM
Population: 234.9 million
Language: Indonesian, English, Javanese
Flight Time: 14 Hours from London
Currency: Rupiah
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