This South-East Asian country is one of the biggest archipelagos in the world and comes in as the fourth most populous country on Earth. Of its more than 17,500 islands, there are five main islands, including; Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Irian Jaya, and Java. Here, you will find a kaleidoscope of cultures and peoples, spectacular landscapes that range from volcanoes to beaches bountiful flora and fauna. Indonesia is the second richest country in the world in terms of biodiversity, after Brazil.
Indonesia is considered one of the best diving destinations in the world. It is a beautiful nation with more than 17,500 islands distributed over about 5,000 kilometers and it has a lot of surprises for divers of different levels of experience. If you dream of swimming among colorful coral, Indonesia is set within the exceptional Coral Triangle. Covering around six million square kilometers, this marine area in the western Pacific Ocean is home to an estimated 76 percent of the world’s coral species. The other marine life inhabiting this space is also pretty special and diverse, with more than 2,000 species of reef fish.
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| Currency | IDR |
| Timezone | UTC+07:00 - UTC+09:00 |
| Tipping | optional |
| Network Provider | Telkomsel |
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| Dial Code | 62 |
| Electricity | 230 V / 50 Hz |
| Power Plug Type | C, F |
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