Indonesia

With. a coastline stretching nearly 55,000 km, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. There are 17,504 islands in the country, three of which are among the world’s largest: Sumatra, Kalimantan, and Papua.

Indonesian seas contribute 18% of the total number of coral reefs worldwide. You can find 75% of the world’s coral reef species in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua. Other popular diving and snorkeling destinations include Bunaken, Wakatobi, and Komodo national parks.

Lying on the Ring of Fire, Indonesia is home to over 100 active volcanoes. As a result of the eruptions, you can find stunning volcanic lakes like Lake Kelimutu, Lake Batur, and Lake Toba — the world’s largest volcanic lake.

Besides its natural beauty, Indonesia is also famous for its cuisine, which features rich spices and flavors. Some of the must-try dishes include fried rice, pempek, rawon, satay, and rendang, which often makes the list of the most delicious foods in the world.

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As the world's largest archipelagic country with over 1,000 ethnic groups, Indonesia is best known for its biodiversity and cultural diversity. Discover amazing wildlife, including the native orangutans and komodo dragons as well as a plethora of coral reefs, and meet people of various ethnicities who speak hundreds of different languages, as you travel across the country.

The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian. It is a standardized variety of Malay and shares many similarities with the Standard Malay used in Malaysia. Aside from that, most Indonesians speak at least one indigenous language. There are more than 700 unique local languages spoken in Indonesia, with Javanese, Sundanese, and Madurese having the most speakers.

Indonesia is composed of some 17.000 islands, around 6.000 of which are inhabited. The five main islands are Sumatra, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi, and New Guinea.

Various cultural festivals are held annually in Indonesia, such as the Baliem Valley Festival in Papua (held for three days in August), the Ogoh-ogoh Festival in Bali (held one day before Nyepi Day), and the Dieng Culture Festival in the Dieng Plateau, Central Java (held in the middle of the year). Schedule your trip to coincide with these fascinating events for an even more unforgettable experience!
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