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Republic of Indonesia |
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Indonesia's 13,677 islands stretch from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean, bridging between Asia and Australia. The Republic of Indonesia formed in 1945 after its independence was declared from the Japanese. Today, Indonesia is known for its sheer size, its beautiful and lush islands, and the diversity of its people. |
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Jakarta |
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Due to its enormous size, stretching 5,001km from east to west, there are 3 different time zones.
West Sumatra, Java, West/Central Kalimantan & Jakarta: Korean Time - 2 Hours
Bali, Southeast Kalimantan, Sulawesi: Korean Time - 1 Hour
Irian Jaya: Same as Korean Time |
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Approximately 206,140,000 people (106.4 people/km©÷)
Over 13,000,000 people live in Jakarta. |
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The national language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia. English is also spoken in tourist areas. |
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It is a required by law for each citizen of Indonesia to follow a certain form of individual religion. Approximately 87% of the population is Muslim, 7% Roman Catholic, 3% Hindu, and 3% make up other religious practices, such as Christianity, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Although the majority is of the Muslim faith, people of Indonesia respect other people's religious beliefs and practices. |
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Geography
Indonesia is the world's largest island nation, with over 13,670 islands. There are 5 large island regions: Sumatra Island, Java Island, Kalimantan (Borneo) Island, Sulawesi Island, and Irian Jaya Island (near Papua New Guinea). The distance between, Sumatra and Papua New Guinea is approximately 5,100km to the southe and 1,600km to the northwest. Indonesia is surrounded by the Indian Ocean to the south, Papua New Guinea to the east, the Andaman Sea to the northwest, and the South China Sea, Celebes Sea, Sulu Sea, and the Pacific Ocean to north.
Climate
Indonesia has tropical weather all year round, with heavy rainfall during the monsoon season. There is approximately 5 ~ 10 ° C temperature difference between the northern and southern islands and the average temperature is 25 ~ 2 ° C. During the monsoon season, it rains approximately 3,175mm on Borneo Island, 4,172mm on Sumatra Island, and 1,755mm on Java Island. The eastern islands are considerably cooler.
Wardrobe Tips
Due to the warm tropical weather, light clothing is recommended. Travelers can follow the locals and purchase a batik shirt. Traveling in the mountains can be quite chilly, so a light jacket is recommended. Although Indonesia is quite informal in clothing, shorts and other casual wear are not appropriate for visits to mosques, temples, and other places of worship. |
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Currency
The main units of currency in Indonesia is the Rupiah (Rp)
Bills come in denominations of 100Rp - 500Rp - 1,000Rp - 5,000Rp - 10,000Rp - 20,000Rp - 0,000Rp - 100,000Rp
Coins come in denominations of 5Rp - 10Rp - 25Rp - 50Rp - 100Rp
Exchange Rates
8Rp = 1 Wons (as of April 2001) |
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Voltage: 220V / 50Hz. Many of the major tourist hotels also have 110V A/C outlets. The plugs are the flat 2-pin type, so it's recommended travelers bring adaptors. Some hotels supply adaptors upon request. |
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Tipping is customary in Indonesia at restaurants and hotels, and average around 10% for satisfactory service. Some hotels and restaurants charge an automatic 10% service fee to the bill. Tipping on top of that is up to the guest. Rp2,000 ~ 5,000 is appropriate for hotel porters and Rp500 for taxi drivers. |
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| Important Contact Information |
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Korean Embassy in Indonesia
Address: 57 Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia
Phone: 62-21-520-1915 |
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