The world’s largest equatorial archipelago, home to tigers, komodo dragons and orangutans; 17,000 islands, most uninhabited; some of the best surfing and white-sand beaches in Asia, and a culture that is a riot of colours and a mélange of ethnicities with rich traditions, ceremonies and festivals—Indonesia is travel heaven! To get under Indonesian skin read, 'Saman' by Ayu Utami, watch 'Arisan' by Joko Anwar and listen to music by Padi.
Information
Capital: Jakarta
Official Languages: Bahasa Indonesia
Government: Republic
Currency: Rupiah
Time Zone: +8:00 GMT (2½ hrs ahead of India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0062
When to Visit
Best time to visit: May to September. The average temperature in Indonesia is 27.7°C. The average high is 33°C in September and October and the average lowest is 23°C in June, July, August and September.
What to Eat and Drink
Indonesian cuisine differs from region to region with heavy influences from China in the meat balls and noodles. Sumatran cuisine is influenced by the Middle East and India with meat curries, while Eastern Indonesia shows similarities to Polynesian and Melanesian cuisine.
What to eat and drink
Nasi goreng: Fried rice with several toppings
Nasi lemak: Coconut rice
Sate: Meat on a skewer, served with peanut sauce
Bintang and Anker beer
What to Buy
Woodcarving, textiles,
brass tobacco boxes, batik, tribal art, baskets, beads and ‘wayang kulit’ puppets.
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