Indonesia is often referred to as the world's largest archipelago, a name which aptly represents its 17,000 or so islands which span more than 5000 km (around 3,200 miles) eastward from Sabang in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya. If you superimpose a map of Indonesia over one of Europe, you will find that it stretches from Ireland to Iran; compared to the United States, it covers the area from California to Bermuda.
There are eight major islands or island groups in this enormous chain. The largest landmasses consist of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western half of Papua New Guinea). The smaller islands fall into two main groups: the Molluccas to the northeast, and the lesser Sunda chain east of Bali. Bali is a unique island, which for a number of reasons can be put into a class of its own.
Mountain lovers will find plenty to enjoy in Indonesia. A great volcano chain, the Bukit Barisan, runs the entire length of Sumatra. On the West Coast, the mountains fall abruptly to the sea, while to the east they ease gradually down to plains in a broad fringe of coastal mangroves. Vegetation-clad volcanoes also rise dramatically from the sea at Banda, Ternate and Makian. Many of the volcanoes are still active, constantly smouldering and occasionally erupting violently, though geological stations monitor the active ones constantly and give warning if they are unsafe to climb. Mount Merapi in Central Java is a favourite for climbers, despite being one of the most active on the archipelago.
Mountain lakes are also abundant in dormant craters of many volcanoes, the most famous of these being lake Toba in the northern highlands of Sumatra. This mountain lake covers an area four times the size of Singapore. In Kalimantan, waterborne transportation moves cargo and passengers up and down the major rivers: Mahakam, Barito, Kahayan and Kapuas. The mountainous island of Flores is famous for its multi-coloured volcanic lakes, known as Keli Mutu. The three lakes are in a close group and range from dark red to turquoise.
Located between two distinct bio-geographic groups - Asia and Australia - the flora and fauna of the archipelago is also quite idiosyncratic. Species found nowhere else on earth have flourished in certain areas, including the famous Komodo dragon on the island of the same name. Also in abundance are rare flowers, including exotic orchids, unusual insects, birds of paradise and numerous indigenous spices such as cloves, nutmeg cinnamon, mace and many more.
Indonesia, this is a wonderful country because many things that you will find in the beautiful green islands known as zambrud equator. A charming country with its charming blend of natural and cultural diversity in the community are friendly and able to give a lasting impression for visitors.
You can enjoy the sensation of shopping and recreation with a taste of culinary tourism, travel and tourism history culture while not forgetting to bring home souvenirs typical of the region. If you dare why not start getting ready to adventure tourism and marine tourism during the week which could give a memorable personal experience.
Nusantara Indonesia or any other name, this is the largest archipelago country in the world with the total number reached 17,508 islands island. Consisting of five major islands and 30 small island group. Islands archipelago is made up of mountains stretching from west to east, crossed the equator and located between the continents of Asia and Australia, and surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific that placed in strategic areas of the world.
With thousands of islands that stretches along the 5120 km was actually Indonesian territory consists 30 percent of the mainland, while the remaining 70 percent is actually the ocean. Large region is to make Indonesia an area of the United States or the equivalent distance between London and Moscow. Famous islands in Indonesia are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua, and then the rest are small islands. Each island has a unique culture, customs, beliefs, food, history stories, and a beautiful landscape that can make you chuckle in awe.
Indonesia has a population of more than 235 million people or the world's fourth most populous. Comprising about 350 ethnic tribes and 483 languages and cultures. Imagine the diversity and cultural richness that can live side by side in harmony. The majority of the population are Muslims, and is famous for the number of mosques which are many and the biggest contributor to the pilgrims in the world.
Today, after six decades of independence, Indonesia has become the third largest democracy in the world. Indonesia continues to struggle with the global financial crisis and showed positive economic growth. The international community has been familiar with the Indonesian people because kemoderatannya and tolerance. Indonesia, the world community has managed to overcome religious differences and racial conflict. Therefore, many countries that are experiencing conflict between religions, cultures, and races for help in Indonesia.
Since many centuries the region has been approached by various nations namely India, China, Arabic and Persian. They have left a cultural heritage that today you can still enjoy. The next several European nations and Japan came to this country namely Portuguese, Spanish, English, Dutch, and Japanese, they are tempted by the incredible wealth of this country and then managed to build a government of occupation and occupation.
Indonesia is the country flavor of high art with a wealth of traditional arts not only create but they've got him on the highest level.Religious ceremonies and rituals that exist in almost all areas make a unique attraction for tourists. Objects of traditional crafts such as glitter jewel of Martapura, at Surabaya gold and silver in Yogyakarta, enjoy music trasisional and contemporary, exotic dances and full of meaning, which all modern cosmopolitan life in the big city while shopping for a variety of world class products from clothing in various boutiques, to the craft. If you are interested why not buy as much local goods sold at traditional markets and roadside, of course, you can issue a bargaining skills.
Do not miss also to taste the various culinary adventure from Lesbian flavor on the roadside leading up to an international-class restaurants and of course, kosher. You can also impressed with the 327 original takstil archipelago, such as batik, songket, embroidery, weaving, and many others, made of silk or cotton with the typical motifs of traditional and modern. Very many craft skilled hands that can be by-the appropriate and memorable for those who await your tour stories.
If you want to travel on small islands in the archipelago then this will be an exciting experience. Not because there are still many unexplored islands that have not even given a name but also you will be amazed by the mountain scenery, waterfalls that flow into the rivers, tropical forests coolness lies put out to sea, surf or dive in the waves surging in the depths of the ocean blue. Well, what if you try to swim with the dugong, dolphins, or mantaray big.
Indonesia blessed with beautiful nature of the fertile rice fields in Java and beautiful terraces in Bali with the exotic culture. There bnyak luxurious tropical rain forest in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, or the vast grasslands of the savannah habitat seemed limitless Nusa Tenggara. How well if you provided a place to climb to the top of the mountain permafrost in the Jaya Wijaya Papua?
Indonesia's marine wealth curved regular store. It is estimated, extensive coral reefs in the world to reach 284.300 km2. Indonesia has about 18% of coral reefs of the world, with the highest biodiversity more than 2500 species of fish, 590 species of stony coral, 2500 types of molluscs, and 1500 species of shrimp-udangan.Di undersea scientists found prehistoric coelacanth fish in East Sulawesi, Here lies hundreds of species of fish and coral are amazing. In Sumatra found Paedocypris progeneticaini sized fish for mosquito with a length of only 7.9 mm, there are also Python reticulata in Sulawesi, which has a length of 10 meters.
Many different types of flora and fauna of terrestrial life in Indonesia, ranging from giant dragons from prehistoric times as the world's largest lizard species that live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara.Indonesia into a country that has most shark species in the world with the number 150 spisies shark, one leopard shark. There is also an orangutan in Borneo, rhinoceros berculah one in Java, Sulawesi dwarf buffalo, buffalo dwarf, a tuft of beautiful parrots, there are also birds of paradise in Papua, which seemed to appeal menceminkan unspoiled island.
Do not forget, Indonesia is also a habitat arnoldi Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world who live in Bengkulu. Indonesia has the world's largest orchid Biodiversity with 6 thousand species of orchids, ranging from the largest of Tiger Orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum) to the smallest such that no leafy Taeniophyllum, including the Black Orchid rare and only found in Kalimantan and Papua. Indonesia also has many kinds of spices, aromatic wood and various fruits.
Indonesian city thousands in Jakarta, is located on the northern coast of West Java. The town became the center of government, business and financial center. A big city, a modern metropolis with a population of 9 million people. Today Jakarta became the cultural mix of all different ethnic groups from all over the archipelago.
Other large cities in Indonesia such as Bali, Medan, Padang, Bandung, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar connected by national and international flights. There are many regular plane at a low price that can take you to various cities in Indonesia or remote islands where to begin an exploration and tourism in zambrud equator which we love.
You can enjoy the sensation of shopping and recreation with a taste of culinary tourism, travel and tourism history culture while not forgetting to bring home souvenirs typical of the region. If you dare why not start getting ready to adventure tourism and marine tourism during the week which could give a memorable personal experience.
Nusantara Indonesia or any other name, this is the largest archipelago country in the world with the total number reached 17,508 islands island. Consisting of five major islands and 30 small island group. Islands archipelago is made up of mountains stretching from west to east, crossed the equator and located between the continents of Asia and Australia, and surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific that placed in strategic areas of the world.
With thousands of islands that stretches along the 5120 km was actually Indonesian territory consists 30 percent of the mainland, while the remaining 70 percent is actually the ocean. Large region is to make Indonesia an area of the United States or the equivalent distance between London and Moscow. Famous islands in Indonesia are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua, and then the rest are small islands. Each island has a unique culture, customs, beliefs, food, history stories, and a beautiful landscape that can make you chuckle in awe.
Indonesia has a population of more than 235 million people or the world's fourth most populous. Comprising about 350 ethnic tribes and 483 languages and cultures. Imagine the diversity and cultural richness that can live side by side in harmony. The majority of the population are Muslims, and is famous for the number of mosques which are many and the biggest contributor to the pilgrims in the world.
Today, after six decades of independence, Indonesia has become the third largest democracy in the world. Indonesia continues to struggle with the global financial crisis and showed positive economic growth. The international community has been familiar with the Indonesian people because kemoderatannya and tolerance. Indonesia, the world community has managed to overcome religious differences and racial conflict. Therefore, many countries that are experiencing conflict between religions, cultures, and races for help in Indonesia.
Since many centuries the region has been approached by various nations namely India, China, Arabic and Persian. They have left a cultural heritage that today you can still enjoy. The next several European nations and Japan came to this country namely Portuguese, Spanish, English, Dutch, and Japanese, they are tempted by the incredible wealth of this country and then managed to build a government of occupation and occupation.
Indonesia is the country flavor of high art with a wealth of traditional arts not only create but they've got him on the highest level.Religious ceremonies and rituals that exist in almost all areas make a unique attraction for tourists. Objects of traditional crafts such as glitter jewel of Martapura, at Surabaya gold and silver in Yogyakarta, enjoy music trasisional and contemporary, exotic dances and full of meaning, which all modern cosmopolitan life in the big city while shopping for a variety of world class products from clothing in various boutiques, to the craft. If you are interested why not buy as much local goods sold at traditional markets and roadside, of course, you can issue a bargaining skills.
Do not miss also to taste the various culinary adventure from Lesbian flavor on the roadside leading up to an international-class restaurants and of course, kosher. You can also impressed with the 327 original takstil archipelago, such as batik, songket, embroidery, weaving, and many others, made of silk or cotton with the typical motifs of traditional and modern. Very many craft skilled hands that can be by-the appropriate and memorable for those who await your tour stories.
If you want to travel on small islands in the archipelago then this will be an exciting experience. Not because there are still many unexplored islands that have not even given a name but also you will be amazed by the mountain scenery, waterfalls that flow into the rivers, tropical forests coolness lies put out to sea, surf or dive in the waves surging in the depths of the ocean blue. Well, what if you try to swim with the dugong, dolphins, or mantaray big.
Indonesia blessed with beautiful nature of the fertile rice fields in Java and beautiful terraces in Bali with the exotic culture. There bnyak luxurious tropical rain forest in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, or the vast grasslands of the savannah habitat seemed limitless Nusa Tenggara. How well if you provided a place to climb to the top of the mountain permafrost in the Jaya Wijaya Papua?
Indonesia's marine wealth curved regular store. It is estimated, extensive coral reefs in the world to reach 284.300 km2. Indonesia has about 18% of coral reefs of the world, with the highest biodiversity more than 2500 species of fish, 590 species of stony coral, 2500 types of molluscs, and 1500 species of shrimp-udangan.Di undersea scientists found prehistoric coelacanth fish in East Sulawesi, Here lies hundreds of species of fish and coral are amazing. In Sumatra found Paedocypris progeneticaini sized fish for mosquito with a length of only 7.9 mm, there are also Python reticulata in Sulawesi, which has a length of 10 meters.
Many different types of flora and fauna of terrestrial life in Indonesia, ranging from giant dragons from prehistoric times as the world's largest lizard species that live on the island of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Gili Dasami in Nusa Tenggara.Indonesia into a country that has most shark species in the world with the number 150 spisies shark, one leopard shark. There is also an orangutan in Borneo, rhinoceros berculah one in Java, Sulawesi dwarf buffalo, buffalo dwarf, a tuft of beautiful parrots, there are also birds of paradise in Papua, which seemed to appeal menceminkan unspoiled island.
Do not forget, Indonesia is also a habitat arnoldi Rafflesia, the largest flower in the world who live in Bengkulu. Indonesia has the world's largest orchid Biodiversity with 6 thousand species of orchids, ranging from the largest of Tiger Orchid (Grammatophyllum speciosum) to the smallest such that no leafy Taeniophyllum, including the Black Orchid rare and only found in Kalimantan and Papua. Indonesia also has many kinds of spices, aromatic wood and various fruits.
Indonesian city thousands in Jakarta, is located on the northern coast of West Java. The town became the center of government, business and financial center. A big city, a modern metropolis with a population of 9 million people. Today Jakarta became the cultural mix of all different ethnic groups from all over the archipelago.
Other large cities in Indonesia such as Bali, Medan, Padang, Bandung, Solo, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar connected by national and international flights. There are many regular plane at a low price that can take you to various cities in Indonesia or remote islands where to begin an exploration and tourism in zambrud equator which we love.
Indonesia temperate climate year round, fertile soil which caused the lava, and the mineral deposits on land and at sea caused by volcanic eruptions, making Indonesia the habitat for many unique flora and fauna. Indonesia has a variety of terrestrial and marine animal species that exist in the world.
Flora and fauna of Indonesia is divided in the "Wallace Line" which stretched between Bali and Lombok, continue to the north between Kalimantan and Sulawesi. In the western part of the Wallace Line, vegetation and flora and fauna satwanya are from Asia, while in the east of the line, gather flora and fauna of Australia.
The diversity of plants that grow in different areas on the islands because based on rainfall, soil and land height. On the island of high rainfall, such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua, rain forests covered much of the vast region. These forests are rich in valuable timber, trees and aromatic spices, tropical fruits are also exotic.However, lately due to illegal logging and human settlement, vast forests have been destroyed, leaving only infertile soil which causes flooding and erosion.
In the eastern part of the island of Bali Nusa Tenggara (or formerly known as the Lesser Sunda) there is grassland savannah habitat, while the other peaks such as Gunung Gede National Park, a distance of 100 km from Jakarta, you can find edelweiss, which is reminiscent of Switzerland.
Wildlife Indonesia range from Java deer (or deer) and one-horned rhinoceros to Orang Utan Sumatra and Kalimantan, Sulawesi dwarf buffalo, ancient dragons until the exotic birds of paradise in Papua.
What about the flora? In Indonesia, you can find the Rafflesia Arnoldi in Bengkulu, one giant flower is unique in the world.
To preserve the unique flora and fauna of Indonesia has made 44 national parks across Indonesia, including on land and at sea, many nature reserves also offer ecotourism botanical garden and zoo.
Flora and fauna of Indonesia is divided in the "Wallace Line" which stretched between Bali and Lombok, continue to the north between Kalimantan and Sulawesi. In the western part of the Wallace Line, vegetation and flora and fauna satwanya are from Asia, while in the east of the line, gather flora and fauna of Australia.
The diversity of plants that grow in different areas on the islands because based on rainfall, soil and land height. On the island of high rainfall, such as Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua, rain forests covered much of the vast region. These forests are rich in valuable timber, trees and aromatic spices, tropical fruits are also exotic.However, lately due to illegal logging and human settlement, vast forests have been destroyed, leaving only infertile soil which causes flooding and erosion.
In the eastern part of the island of Bali Nusa Tenggara (or formerly known as the Lesser Sunda) there is grassland savannah habitat, while the other peaks such as Gunung Gede National Park, a distance of 100 km from Jakarta, you can find edelweiss, which is reminiscent of Switzerland.
Wildlife Indonesia range from Java deer (or deer) and one-horned rhinoceros to Orang Utan Sumatra and Kalimantan, Sulawesi dwarf buffalo, ancient dragons until the exotic birds of paradise in Papua.
What about the flora? In Indonesia, you can find the Rafflesia Arnoldi in Bengkulu, one giant flower is unique in the world.
To preserve the unique flora and fauna of Indonesia has made 44 national parks across Indonesia, including on land and at sea, many nature reserves also offer ecotourism botanical garden and zoo.
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