Official Name: The Republic of Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta
Motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity in Diversity”)
Anthem: Indonesia Raya
Ideology: Pancasil
Area: Total 1,904,569 sq. km
Main Cities: Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Medan, Makassar
Official Language: Indonesian
Regional Language: 700 languages
Length of Coastline: 54,716 km/33,999 miles (the second largest coastline in the world)
Independence Day: 17, August
Ethnic Groups: More than 1300 ethnic groups
Religion: 87.06% Islam, 7.41% Protestant, 3.06% Catholic, 1.68% Hinduism, 0.71% Buddhism, 0.08% Folk, Confucianism, and Others
National Flag: Red and White
Country Code: ?62
Currency: Rupiah
Time: Three Time Zones (GMT?十7, GMT?十8, GMT?十9)
Unit of Measure: meters, gram, celcius
Nature and culture are prime attractions of Indonesian tourism.
Indonesia is an ethnically diverse country, with around 1,300 distinct native ethnic groups. The ancient Borobudur and Prambanan temples, as well as Toraja and Bali with their traditional festivities, are some of the popular destinations for cultural tourism. Indonesia has ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Borobudur Temple Compounds, Komodo National Park and the Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks. Other attractions include specific points in Indonesian history, such as the colonial heritage of the Dutch East Indies in the old towns of Jakarta and Semarang and the royal palaces of Pagaruyung and Ubud.
Indonesian cuisine is famous for its fried rice dishes. Fish and vegetables are typical side dishes. Softly cooked white rice is called "Nasi" in Indonesian. Cooked noodles are called "Mie".
Coconut milk and peanuts are used in many dishes, such as the delicious peanut sauce, which is usually served with satay (Sate).
Beef Rendang, Fried Rice, and Fried Noodles.
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and the most populous Muslim country with population around 281 million people (October 2024).
The dreamy archipelago nation of Indonesia is a place where every purchase evokes a cherished memory. Each island is bursting with items that showcase Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage, while cities like Jakarta are home to a variety of shopping malls. Whether you are a fanatic for exclusive brands, seek prime quality products, or are the bulk and bargain shopping enthusiast, or simply among those who simply enjoy the pleasure of shopping, Jakarta is definitely the place for you. For aside from being the seat of government and the main center for business activities, Jakarta is the nation’s capital for shopping, offering a plethora of things to buy and places to choose from.
Jakarta definitely has everything for everyone, from high-end exclusive malls, haute couture fashion boutiques, shops of luxurious and distinctly exceptional items, to Wholesale centers for bulk shopping, and folk markets for special goods. Furthermore, the wide variety of items that you can buy in Jakarta is absolutely mind-boggling, from the best of local handicrafts, popular and top-notch fashion products, accessories & decorations, to unique souvenirs, gifts and a whole lot more.
Not only Jakarta, travelling to Bali is incomplete without some retail therapy. Luckily, Bali offers a wide variety of handmade items that represent the island’s cultural heritage. From Krisna Oleh Oleh Bali which is a one-stop store provides a variety of local products ranging from Bali’s batik and handicrafts to delicious snacks to Ubud Art Market.
If you’re searching for the best-quality local crafts and Bali’s artistic masterpieces, then Ubud Art Market is the place to go. You can choose from a wide variety of statues, kites, hand-woven bags, wicker baskets or hats, and other hand-crafted goods that are displayed beautifully. Located at Jl. Raya Ubud No.35, the intricate handicrafts and lively atmosphere of this market make it a perfect place for a morning stroll. No wonder Ubud Art Market was featured in Eat Pray Love, a 2010 Hollywood movie starring Julia Roberts.