OVERVIEW OF INDONESIA

Walking Arround Indonesia,

Indonesia is a country of the world's fifth most populous. The country has 17,508 islands, although only 6,000 of these islands are inhabited. Total area of ​​Indonesia is approximately 767,777 square miles. A population of around 200 million people and consists of 300 ethnic groups which has an estimated 583 languages ​​and dialects. Among these islands, the island of Sumatra is one of the most important islands. Bukit Barisan mountain ranges stretching is in the west island. These mountains have about 93 volcanic mountains that 15 of them still active.

Sumatra island is also rich in its animal life. It is estimated there are about 176 species of mammals, 62 amphibians and 150 species of animals bird species living on this island, the island makes this a natural gift of luxury. Most of the island of Borneo in Indonesia is owned by Malaysia. Tourism object here is not too developed so that this island has not become one of the favorite places foreign tourists. Irian Jaya in eastern Indonesia is still rarely visited provinces in Indonesia. This area is the western part of New Guinea island and occupies half of the island.Indonesian weather was quite cool and in many places in this country led to Indonesia is quite enjoyable for the tourists who visit. Tourists who visited Indonesia from various places in the world have always found the weather in Indonesia suitable for them. With the law in Indonesia which recognizes religious freedom, in Indonesia there is a mixture of different religions and different faiths such as Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism and Islam. 87% of the population of Indonesia are Muslim.

Population of Indonesia consists of many tribes, such as ethnic Balinese, Javanese, Dayak tribes and so on. Every tribe in Indonesia have a traditional culture and customs of their own. Each tribe has also festivals and rituals that vary in the celebrated every year and it was interesting for visitors from around the world. The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian, but there are many dialects in different places in Indonesia. English is a foreign language is best known in Indonesia. Many things are unique in the lifestyle and customs of Indonesia, such as standing with hands on hips in Indonesia is still considered impolite. Better not show aggressive behavior when communicating with the people of Indonesia.

A guest is always waiting for an invitation from the host before starting to drink or eat. Before entering the temple or temple worship places need to wear a cloth that covers the waist to the knees. Something with the finger pointing is impolite act likewise pointed to something with legs. Receive or give with the left hand is considered impolite nor eat with your left hand because your left hand is considered part of the less clean. For anyone who visited Indonesia for the first time will surely be fascinated with the culture and art of Indonesia's diverse and unique.

So, Enjoy Walking Around Indonesia