Like a string of pearls set against a backdrop of coral, the 13,000 islands of the Indonesian archipelago lie between Asia and the Pacific Ocean. It has long been synonymous with wealth and opulence: ships from China sailed here a thousand years ago, lured by the sweet smells of sandalwood and beeswax...
The ancient traditions of the Papuan tribes, shadow theatre, diverse handicrafts, mighty volcanoes, coral reefs, vast jungles, unusual monitor lizards, giant butterflies...
How can there be so many wonders in one country? The lush vegetation of Indonesia is fascinating. Generous and multicultural, it invites travellers to experience a change of scenery...
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
Javanese 40.1%, Sundanese 15.5%, Malay 3.7%, Batak 3.6%, Madurese 3%, Betawi 2.9%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Buginese 2.7%, Bantenese 2%, Banjarese 1.7%
Aggressive body language such as hands on hips or crossed arms is considered to be in poor taste. Try to express dissatisfaction without loud body language.
Nasi Goreng — rice stir-fried with shrimp, shallots, and soy sauce and topped with a fried egg; often accompanied with a grilled sausage
One of the fastest growing economies and largest in Southeast Asia; upper middle-income country; human capital and competitiveness phase of its 20-year development plan; COVID-19 reversed poverty reduction trajectory; strengthening financial resilience
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