Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s known for beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. On the island of Java lies Indonesia’s vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.
Population: 264 million
Capital: Jakarta
Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
Official languages: indonesian & english
Different ways to move around: Local mini-buses, taxis and moto-taxis, Renting a motorbike for a month is about 80$.
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Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. ~ Dalai lama