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Indonesia
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The Republic of Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state. It comprises of 17,508 islands out of which only 6,000, scattered over both sides of the equator, are inhabited. The name Indonesia is derived from the Latin word "Indus", meaning "India", and the Greek word "nesos", meaning "island". With a population of over 234 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country. It also is the most populous Muslim-majority nation, although officially it is not an Islamic state. Administratively, Indonesia consists of 33 provinces having its own political legislature and governor. Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and politically dominant ethnic group. There are around 300 such groups, each with cultural differences developed over centuries; influenced by Arabic, Chinese, Malay, and European sources. The Hindu culture and mythology has significant influence on the culture of Indonesia. The most dominant influences on Indonesian architecture have traditionally been Indian. The most popular sports in Indonesia are badminton and football; Liga Indonesia is the country's premier football club league.
Tourism is an important component of the Indonesian economy and a crucial source of foreign exchange revenues. As Indonesia is having the second longest shoreline in the world, international tourist campaigns are focused largely on tropical destinations with white sandy beaches and blue sky imageries. There are many Beach resorts and hotels in islands like Lombok, Bintan and Nias, with Bali Island as the primary destination. Indonesia has well-preserved natural ecosystem such as rainforests and mangrove forests. With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia presents ample diving opportunities. Surfing is also popular in Indonesia; and the sites are recognised as world class. There are several national parks which attract tourists in Indonesia; the biggest is the Gunung Leuser National Park in the northern Sumatra Island. Hiking and camping in the volcanic mountains are activities for adventure seeking souls. Popular active volcanoes are the Mount Bromo in the East Java province and the upturned boat shaped Tangkuban Perahu on the outskirts of Bandung.
Cultural tourism is another attraction of Indonesia. With its 300 ethnic groups, spread over a 1.8 million km² area of 6,000 inhabited islands, there exists a cultural diversity compounded by Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic and European colonialist influences. The Borobudur temple located in Central Java is one of the best-preserved Buddhist shrine in the world. The Prambanan complex, a Hindu temple built in the 8th century is just a few kilometers to the southeast of Borobudur.
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Bali
Bali is an Indonesian island lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. This perfect holiday destination for all ages offers something for everyone. The island offers not just various customs but also various "adrenalin pump" parks.  "Indonesia Tourist Spot")
Many exciting amusements are available in Bali, with something new opening all the time. This tropical paradise has a unique blend of modern tourist facilities combined with wonderful shopping and a rich heritage. After white water rafting that has gained popularity in Bali, comes offshore rafting or ocean rafting. This more adventurous sort of amusement has now become a favorite sport for tourists. Meanwhile white water rafting is still a popular activity with trips on Ayung, Telaga Waja, Unda Rivers, etc. The visitor can refresh themselves watching the beautiful scenery along the route. Those are not enough, some of the best surfing beaches in the world can be found on the western side of the island whilst conversely the eastern side is a wonderful haven for families, with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas. Bali is famous for many forms of art, including painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts, and performing arts. Balinese gamelan music is highly developed and varied. The dances portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, and kecak (the monkey dance). The Hindu New Year, Nyepi, is celebrated in the spring by a day of silence. On this day everyone stays at home and tourists are encouraged to remain in their hotels. On the preceding day large, colorful sculptures of ogoh-ogoh monsters are paraded and finally burned in the evening to drive away evil spirits.
There are many amusement parks in Bali; that have since inception contributed much to the development of the tourist industry. The Waterborn Amusement Park is one of the most important amusement parks in Bali. A paradise for children, it is capable of making adults take a walk down memory lane and remember their childhood; most of the times parents too get lost in the entertainment activities with their children. The amusement parks in Bali provide 101 ways of enjoying activities on land and in water. Slice through crystal-blue waters with contenders right behind, to reach the end-line. Try out all theme-based games and rides on land and re-discover a world that you left behind when you closed the book of Peter Pan.
Sumatra
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Sumatra is the sixth largest island in the world and the largest island that lies entirely in Indonesia. With its location in the India-China sea trade route, several trading towns flourished, especially in the eastern coast, and were influenced by Indian religions. The prime tourist attractions of Sumatra are the natural environment, and the culture and history of the Minangkabau and Mentawai people. Natural attractions of the mainland include the tropical forests, mountains, volcanos, lakes, valleys, rivers & waterfalls in the highlands, the fauna and flora, and the beaches around Padang. Many areas are protected as part of National Parks and Reserves. Sumatra has unbelievable, natural surf spots, with adventurous, large waves throughout the year. Not only do world class surfers come to Sumatra to experience the waves, novices as well can partake in a variety of surfing expeditions. Sumatra's long history and rich culture are reflected in the wide variety of events and festivals that take place on the island. The Krakatau Festival, for example, is a festive commemoration of the deadly eruption of the volcano Krakatau in 1883. It takes place each July in Bandar Lampung. The Sriwijaya Festival, which takes place each June in Palembang, is an exciting cultural festival.
There are also many options for day adventure trips in sumatra. The best place to start expeditions into the Mount Leuser National Park is from the village of Ketambe, 25 km north of Kutacane.this is one of the largest jungle parks in the world and also is the location of one of the world’s largest orangutan population. It is called the Orangutan Rehabilitation center. Travelers can visit this center and see how Orangutans live in a natural, wild habitat. Sumatra provides countless opportunities like this to submerge oneself into the wilderness and trek through the natural, untouched habitat of the rainforest.
TThere is a Crocodile Farm in Medan. Medan is the capital of North Sumatra Province, a trading centre and important harbour. This is the largest crocodile farm in Indonesia. Here one can see how the crocodile eggs are hatched, and then reared somewhere else. This farm is located at Asam Kumbang, 5 km from the heart of the city, and has nearly 2000 crocodiles. The Great Bukit Barisan ForestPark Located at Tongkoh village in the district of the Karo highlands is approx. 59 km from Medan. Found there is the zoological museum and a gazebo with Karo ornaments designed on the top of the roof, painted with various writings of typical welcome greetings in Tapanuli, which is Horas.
Weather
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Tropical climate varies from place to place. The eastern monsoon brings the driest weather (June to September), while the western monsoon brings the main rains (December to March). Rainstorms occur all year. Higher regions are cooler. The best time to visit Indonesia is during the dry season between May and October. Smart clothes such as jackets are required for formal occasions, and it is regarded inappropriate to wear brief clothes anywhere other than the beach or at sports facilities. Women should observe the Muslim dress code that requires shoulders and legs to be kept covered.