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Indonesia-Introduction
Indonesia, the largest archipelago and the fifth most
populace nation in the world, has a total of 17,508 islands,
of which about 6,000 are inhabited. Indonesia extends
3,198 miles (5,150km) between the Australian and Asian
continental mainland and divides the Pacific and Indian
Oceans at the Equator. With a total land area of 767,777
square miles (1,919,443 sq. km), its 190 million inhabitants
are made up of 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated
583 different languages and dialects. In two decades,
Indonesia has turned itself from rice importer to rice
exporter and established itself as the fifth largest OPEC
producer. Petrochemicals and oil production account for
70% of the country's foreign revenues, and Indonesia is
now the world's leading exporter of liquid natural gas.
There are five main islands in Indonesia. These are: Java,
Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. Indonesia
and much of the South East Asia is much closer to India
culturally than any other part of the world. From the
ancient times, Indian traders have done business with
Indonesians, established kingdoms, and created some of
the most fascinating cultural imprints. This is now your
time to discover the genius of our ancestors in India.
Indonesia -Tourist Destinations
Sumatra
Sumatra is one of Indonesia's
most important islands in just about every way: economically,
politically and strategically. Sumatra accounts for
a full 25% of the country's total land area. Bukit Barisan,
an unbroken mountain wall varying in height, extends
down the entire western side of the island. The range
includes 93 volcano peaks, 15 of them still active.
With 176 different species of mammals, 194 reptiles,
62 amphibians and 150 birds, the island is famous for
its varied animal life. It has a greater variety of
wildlife than any other island in the country.
Kalimantan
The island of Kalimantan is shared
with Malaysia. Many areas of the island are almost untouched
by the Western world. For the more rough and ready traveler,
this is the place to go, although tourist facilities
are relatively undeveloped and visitors are few.
Irian Jaya
Irian Jaya occupies the western
half of the island of New Guinea. The island has been
a part of Indonesia politically since 1969. Although
it makes up 22% of Indonesia's total land area, only
1% of the country's people live there. Irian Jaya is
also the least visited and most remote Indonesian province.
Java
Java, the island where Indonesia's
capital city lies, is one of the country's richest,
lushest and most populated islands. It was on this island
in the early 1800's that the Dutch East India Company
established themselves in Indonesia. By the early 20th
century, the Dutch had control over the entire country.
Although Indonesia is no longer controlled by the Dutch,
a great Dutch influence remains. Dutch food, architecture,
and all around culture are evident throughout Indonesia.
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