Indonesia
invites you to its shores where this island nation of
surprising size and cultural diversity beckon. Stretching
from east to west for about 8500 km it sustains the
fourth largest population in the world.
The country is home to hundreds of distinct ethnic groups,
highly prized traditions of music, dance and theatrical
performances and remarkably warm people. Its populations
have been shaped by the influences of indigenous religions
from Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity over
1500 years.
Today Indonesia has more people practicing Islam than
any other country in the world, though with a distinctly
Indonesian flavour characterized by a wide spectrum
of beliefs and considerably greater tolerance for other
beliefs than one generally finds in the birthplace of
Islam in the Middle East. The world's largest archipelago,
Indonesia's constellation of islands straddles the divide
between the Asian and Australian continental plates.
Most of the country’s best-known attractions are on
Bali, Java, Lombok and Sumatra, but there is plenty
to be gained from getting away from the well-trampled
tourist trails and visiting less popular islands.
The islands offer a stunning variety of topographies
and ecologies mist-shrouded volcanoes and mountains,
unexplored rain forests, thousands of miles of beaches
and endless offshore reefs support a dazzling abundance
of wildlife, making Indonesia an ideal destination for
the adventurer and eco-travel. Explore the land, discover
attractive cultures and experience the diversity that
you will find both unique and fascinating all from the
comfort of your hotel or resort.
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