Diversity IndonesiaThe World’s Greatest Archipelago

Comprises 17,508 islands. 237 million people. The world's fourth most populous country. Java is the world's most populous island. 150 active volcanoes. Hundreds of

Languages. 300 ethnic groups. Thousands of species. Countless on diversity.

Top DestinationsBali, Lombok, Jakarta, Jogjakarta

BALI

Bali defines the word paradise.The combination of friendly, hospitable people, a magnificently visual culture infused with

spirituality, and spectacular beaches with great surfing and diving have made Bali Indonesia's unparalleled, number-one tourist attraction.

Unlike any other island in largely Muslim Indonesia, Bali is a pocket ofHindu religion and culture.

There are an estimated 20,000 temples on the island, each of which holds festivals at least twice a year, which means that there are festivities going on almost anywhere you go.

LOMBOK

Think of Lombok as Bali's quieter, less crowded counterpart, with terrific beaches, world-class diving and snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and an interesting local culture. If you're seeking a place to rest and recharge, you can't do better than Lombok. but unlike Bali's largely Hindu population, they are Muslims.

JAKARTA

Jakarta isn't the most beautiful city in Southeast Asia, but it makes up for its great nightlife, world-class restaurants and shopping, some fascinating sights and plenty of activities. By

including Jakarta in your travels will give you an important glimpse of urban Indonesia, with all its excitement, opportunities and challenges.

Enjoy its 200 Shopping malls, over 10 million people and amazing cuisines.

YOGJAKARTA

The most popular tourist destination on the island of Java. largely thanks to its proximity to the temples of Borobudur, the world’s largest Buddhist temple, and Prambanan, a magnificent Hindu temple. Yogyakarta is known as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry and puppet shows. It is also famous in Indonesia as a center of higher education.

Bahasa IndonesiaBahasa Indonesia is the official national language of IndonesiaAlmost 100% of Indonesia's 237 million inhabitants speak the language and it is one of

most widely spoken languages in the worldWhilst Bahasa Indonesia is spoken as a mother tongue by only a small proportion of

Indonesia's large population. Most of Indonesian has their own first language that spoke in the family and community. There are hundreds of dialects in Indonesia

It is based on a version of Malay from the Riau islands in western IndonesiaThe Dutch colonization left an imprint on the Indonesian language that can be seen in

words such as polisi, wortel, kamar, rokok, kulkas, handuk, kantor and resleting Indonesian words derived from Portuguese include sabun, meja, boneka, jendel,

gereja, bendera and Minggu Some of the many words of Chinese origin include pisau, loteng, mie, lumpia, cawan,

tekoFrom Sanskrit came words such as kaca, raja, manusia, b(h)umi and agama. Words of Arabic origin include k(h)abar, selamat/salam, dunia and kamus

CulturesIndonesia has over 300 ethnic groups each with cultural differences

developed over centuriesInfluenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, Malay, and European sources (Dutch

and Portuguese)It rich on Arts, Ceremonials, Dances, Performances, Music and Cuisines

BatikBatik is a wax-resist dyeing technique used on textile. Batik has been both an art and a craft for centuries in Indonesia.

Batik uses as clothes, souvenir, bags, scarf, etc.

WayangWayang means theater. It’s an Indonesian puppet show. It performed behind a scene, so audience only see the shado from the another side. Performances are accompanied by

gamelan in Java, and by gender wayang in Bali.

DancesIndonesian dancing is a very big part of Indonesian culture.

Dances are usually about stories and tales, welcoming guess, or religion. Balinese dances are usually about religion and

religious ceremonies.There are hundreds of Indonesian dances.

CuisinesRice is a staple for all classes in contemporary Indonesia and it holds a central part in Indonesian culture. The main meal is

usually cooked in the late morning, and consumed around midday. They use coconut milk a lot for the main dishes,

boiled vegetables and peanut sauce.