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Facts for the TravelerPopulation: 234.89 million Capital City: Jakarta (pop 9.3 million) People: There are around 300 ethnic and tribal groups. Language: Indonesian, Javanese, English, Sundanese Religion: 88% Muslim, 8% Christian, 2% Hindu Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7 (Sumatra, Java and West & Central Kalimantan), GMT/UTC +8 (Bali, Nusa Tenggara, South & East Kalimantan and Sulawesi), GMT/UTC +9 (Papua and Maluku) Dialling Code: 62 Electricity: 127/230V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric When to GoThough travel in the wet season is possible in most parts of Indonesia, it can be a deterrent to some activities and travel on mud-clogged roads in less developed areas is difficult. In general, the best time to visit is in the dry season between May and October.Before concerns of about terrorism
became so pervasive the Christmas holiday period brought a wave of migratory
Australians, with an even bigger tourist wave during the European summer
holidays. The main Indonesian holiday period is the end of Ramadan, when
resorts can be full and prices are increased. EventsWaisak Festival at Borobudur 9 May 2009On the evening of the May full moon, Indonesians celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. This festival is held in Borobodur, built in the 9th century AD and the largest Buddhist monument in existence - a Wonder of the World which took 100 years and three generations of men to build. The five-mile pilgrimage from Mendut to the ... Family fun this Easter at InterContinental Bali Resort InterContinental Bali Resort has planned a fun-filled long weekend to celebrate the Easter break from 10th April to 12th April 2009. It will be the perfect opportunity for the entire family to unwind and spend quality time together. There will be a number of special attractions over this three-day holiday designed to appeal to travellers of all ... With such a multiplicity of ethnic groups, Indonesia has a surfeit of cultural events throughout the year. On Sumba, mock battles that hark back to the era of internecine warfare are held in February and March. The day before Balinese Caka New Year (March-April) temple icons are taken to the sea to be bathed and drummers drive evil spirits back to the spirit world. During the Balinese festival of Galungan (moving dates) even the gods descend to earth and join in the revelry. There's a dramatic Easter Parade on the island of Larantuka, whip duels in Ruteng, Flores in August and Torajan funereal feasts in central Sulawesi, held mainly between August and October. As most Indonesians are Muslim, many festivals are affected by the lunar calendar; dates are subsequently 10 or 11 days earlier each year. |