Tourist guide Indonesia

Indonesia, Central Java, Borobudur Temple

Located in Southeast Asia, between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean, Indonesia is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. It is the largest and most varied archipelago on Earth, made up of five main islands which are Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Kalimantan and Irian Jaya and a multitude of smaller archipelagos, with about 17,000 islands strung across the equator. This multi-cultured land provides a fantastic warm climate and a vibrant and diverse culture. Exotic combinations of landscapes, people and history offer the traveler a unique and inspiring experience. Sumatra has an untouched wilderness and a diversity of wildlife, highland tribes and unique architecture, wonderful resort-lined lakes and quaint hilltop towns. Java offers amazing historical monuments, a bustling capital city and traditional dance, music and art. With some of the best beaches in the world, this country will surely capture your imagination. Equipped with numerous convention venues providing large areas for exhibitions and a vast amount of hotels, Indonesia also has a good infrastructure in place to host large international events, corporate functions or small meetings.

Useful information

Number of airports : 2
Number of railway stations : 3
Timezone : Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).
Telephone prefix : +62
Weight & measures : Metric system
Electricity : 120 / 230 volts, 50 Hz

Identity card

Main cities :
Jakarta and Bali

Official language :
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and tourist resorts.

Currency :
• Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

Public holidays :
•   New Year's Day: 1 Jan 2011 / 2012
•   Chinese New Year: 3 Feb 2011 / 23 Jan 2012
•   Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet): 15 Feb 2011 / 9 Feb 2012
•   Nyepi (Hindu New Year): 5 Mar 2011 / 23 Mar 2012
•   Good Friday: 22 Apr 2011 / 6 Apr 2012
•   Waisak Day (Buddha\'s Birthday): 17 May 2011 / 6 May 2012
•   Ascension Day: 2 Jun 2011 / 17 May 2012
•   Lailat al Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet): 28 Jun 2011 / 16 Jun 2012
•   Indonesian Independence Day: 17 Aug 2011 / 2012
•   End of Ramadan: 31 Aug 2011 / 18 Aug 2012
•   Feast of the Sacrifice: 6 Nov 2011 / 26 Oct 2012
•   Islamic New Year : 26 Nov 2011 / 15 Nov 2012
•   Christmas Day: 25 Dec 2011 / 2012