Indonesia

Indonesia time

Language → Indonesian
Population (around) → 278,412,642
Currency → Indonesian rupiah (IDR) Rp

INDONESIA WEATHER

General weather Overview

The climate of Indonesia is tropical. There isn’t much of a distinction between the seasons. Indonesia, which straddles the equator, has a tropical climate that is rainy, hot, and humid throughout the year. Rainfall is localized in low-lying areas and hilly regions, with lower temperatures in the highlands. The daylight hours vary slightly, and the temperature changes between summer and winter are likewise minimal.

Cities

Jakarta / Capital – Ubud – Denpasar / Bali – Surabaya – Bandung – Medan – Semarang – Palembang – Makassar – Bandarlampung – Padang – Samarinda – Pekanbaru – Banjarmasin – Jambi City – Manado – Mataram – Bukittinggi – Bogor – Solo – Malang – Batu

Fun facts

  • Balinese Hinduism is rich in ancient superstitions. One that still holds true today is not letting a baby's feet touch the ground for the first three to six months. It is done to prevent the devil from entering the child, and as a result, babies are passed from parent to parent all the time
  • The Borobudur Temple on the island of Java is the largest Buddhist monument in the world, adorned with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues
  • The Komodo dragon is the world's largest species of lizard, and this ferocious, 10-foot-long, scaly creature exists on just five Indonesian islands: Padar, Gili Motang, Flores, Rinca, and, of course, Komodo. They hunt and kill animals much larger than themselves, including humans. Don't worry; they are protected as they can only be seen in the national parks of the Komodo Islands country. The dragon is named after the island

Some popular local foods

Sambal, Satay, Bakso, Soto, Nasi goreng, Gado-gado, Nasi uduk, Nasi padang, Nasi padang, Ayam goreng, Bakmi goreng, Rawon, Pecel lele, Bakpao, Martabak

Some native animals:

Bali Starling, Komodo Dragon, Orangutan, Sumatran Tigers, the Black Ape, Maleo, Pygmy Tarsier, Javan Rhinoceros. Source, Borneo Elephant

Couple of reasons to visit

  • The country is enriched with thousands of years of history! You can visit the largest Buddhist monument in the world, Borobudur in Central Java, and Prambanan, the famous Hindu monument in Yogyakarta, in Central Java. You can also visit many museums in Jakarta around Kota Tua
  • Indonesia is home to about 20% of the world's coral reefs and some of the best diving and snorkeling you can think of. There are plenty of options for novice and experienced divers alike, with many liveaboards and equipment rentals and more on offer. Indonesia also has many shipwrecks on its shores, which makes diving and exploring marine life interesting
  • Explore! The country offers places of unreal natural beauty, such as the tropical forests of Sumatra and Kalimantan, including orangutan reserves, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as Komodo National Park
  • With over 17,000 islands, it's no secret that Indonesia has gorgeous beaches for island hopping. Whether you want to learn water sports like surfing, go parasailing, ride a banana boat or just lie and get a tan, the country is definitely a place where it all is possible. You can even explore the secluded Pink Beach that is part of the Komodo Islands
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