Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.Area:
Total: 1,919,440 sq km
Land: 1,826,440 sq km
Water: 93,000 sq km
Land boundaries:
Total: 2,602 km.
Border countries: Malaysia 1,782 km, Papua New Guinea 820 km.
Coastline: 54,716 km.
Maritime claims: Measured from claimed archipelagic baselines
Exclusive economic zone: 200 NM.
Territorial sea: 12 NM.
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands.
Terrain: Mostly coastal lowlands; larger islands have interior mountains.
Elevation extremes:
Lowest point: Indian Ocean 0 m.
Highest point: Puncak Jaya 5,030 m.
Natural resources: Petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, timber, bauxite, copper, fertile soils, coal, gold, silver.
The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: "Indos" meaning Indian and "Nesos" which means islands. It is an appropriate description of the archipelago as there are estimated to be a total of 17,508 islands, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited, stretching for 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainland and dividing the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator.Five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagoes are home to the majority of the population. The main islands are Sumatra (473,6O6 s.q.m), Kalimantan 1539,400 sq.km), Sulawesi l 189,216 sq. km), Irian Jaya (421,981 sq. km), and last but not least Java (132,187 sq.km), home to 70 percent of the country's population. Indonesia shares Irian Jaya with Papua New Guinea and two thirds of the island of Kalimantan with Malaysia and Borneo.
For centuries, travelers from all over the world have marveled at the sights and sounds and verdant beauty of the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, for no place on earth offers the casual holidaymaker or intrepid explorer such an exquisite diversity of landscape and culture.
In Indonesia you’ll find five star resorts overlooking gleaming white sandy beaches, or luxurious retreats nestled in lush tropical gardens.There’s a whole world of water sport adventures including sailing, diving, snorkeling, parasailing and white water rafting. And an infinite number of idyllic settings for those who simply want to take it easy in the shade of a banyan tree with the latest bestseller.
On the paradise island of Bali the sweet, dreamlike sounds of the gamelan float on the blossomy air. On Sumatra you can have a cooling swim in one of the world’s largest volcanic craters. On Java explore one of the wonders of the world, the spectacular Buddhist monument Borobudur; see enormous bulls race on the nearby island of Madura, or go hunting among Jakarta’s bountiful little antique shops. In Indonesia you’ll find colorful bustling market places and treasures by the suitcase load. And, every day, you’ll meet people genuinely pleased to make your acquaintance.Bali
Bali has become synonymous with all that is beautiful and exotic. Bali is a beautiful island of palm fringed beaches, coral ringed lagoons and soaring volcanoes; inhabited by friendly people with a unique tradition of music, dance, painting, sculpture, architecture, drama and poetry. Despite its popularity with the rich and famous, Bali remains a land of surprises where you can still experience real adventure, discover untouched places and witness exotic rituals unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.