Tropical Region
Situated near the equator, Indonesia's Bali only has two seasons: the dry season from May to December and the rainy season from January to April.
The Largest Archipelago
The archipelago consists of 17,508 islands, 6,000 of which are inhabited by 242,325,600 inhabitants.
Did You Know?
Indonesian Bahasa, which is similar to Malay, is the official language of Indonesia. Indigenous dialects and 250 other ethnic languages are also spoken.
Exploring the Water
Snorkelling (with fins and a mask) will enable you to explore the shallow waters of the archipelago and its beautiful coral - on a shoestring budget.
Foodstuff
Fish and rice are staples of the Indonesian diet. The national dish, nasi goreng, is prepared with fried rice and eggs, small pieces of meat and vegetables or shrimp.
Religion
86% of the population of Indonesia is Muslim. Sunni Islam is the official state religion but its Republican and religious laws remain distinctly separate.
