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The Republic of Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago and is the fifth most populous country, with 17,700 islands streching 5,120 kms (3,200 miles) between Australia and the Asian mainland. While it has land borders with Malaysia to the west as well as East Timor and Papua New Guinea to the east, it also has sea borders with Australia and East Timor to the south, Palau, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and India to the north. Regions in Indonesia Indonesia is almost unimaginably vast. Provinces are usually grouped under main big islands and their surroundings, as listed below:
Sumatra Island — wild and rugged, the 6th largest island
in the world has a great natural wealth.
Kalimantan (Borneo) — uncharted jungles, mighty rivers,
home of the orangutan, a paradise for the adventurer.
Java — the country's heartland, big cities and a lot of
people packed on a not-so-big island.
Yogyakarta — providing an access point to the mighty temples
of Prambanan and Borobudur
Sulawesi — strangely shaped, this island houses a diversity
of societies and some spectacular scenery.
Nusa Tenggara Islands — Lombok to West Timor, containing scores of ethnic
groups, languages and religions.
Maluku (Moluccas) — the historic Spice Islands, largely
unexplored and almost unknown to the outside world.
Irian Jaya — the western half of the island of New Guinea,
with mountains, forests, swamps, an almost impenetrable wilderness in one of the
remotest places on earth.
Popular Indonesian Cities Asia Travel InformationMyanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Orientation Of Hong KongHong Kong is conveniently divided into four parts. First there is Hong Kong Island, the original part of the colony on which stands Hong Kong Central, the city of Hong Kong. A short ferry ride across the harbour from the island is the Kowloon peninsula which is also totally city. Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong KongHong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram. Shopping Attraction In Hong KongHong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international General Information For Tourists - I11. Climate & Weather Myanmar has three seasons. 1. Cool Season - October through February with average temperatures 20-24 C, 2. Hot Season - March through May with average temperatures 30-35 C, 3. Wet Season - June through September with average temperatures 25-30 C. The ideal time to visit Myanmar is Getting Around Hong KongSight seeing in Hong Kong is made easy for the visitors through variety of public transportation which can be termed as life line of Hong Kong Tourism. 1. Taxi Color coded taxis operate in different districts of Hong Kong. Fare, depending on districts, starts from HKD12 to 15 for the first two General Information About Hong KongHong Kong has very close counter with its parent Nation that is China, its is precariously perched on the side of China, Hong Kong is a curious anomaly. With unofficial blessing of the largest Communist country in the world Hong Kong is energetic paragon of the virtues of capitalism. Hong Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy Asia NewsPCB wants extra ODI as compensation for Asia cup postponementPCB wants extra ODI as compensation for Asia cup postponement Lahore: After acceding to the BCCI's request to postpone the Asia Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) now expects, as a quid pro quo, India to play six one-dayers as against scheduled five when they arrive here next month. PCB chief Sharayar FX Asia: Taiwan Dollar Sets Sight On New 2006 LowFX Asia: Taiwan Dollar Sets Sight On New 2006 Low The New Taiwan dollar is increasingly favored in carry trades as low interest rates and heightening political tensions with the Chinese mainland make the currency a cheap funding vehicle for purchases of higher-yielding units such as the Thai baht. Although the Asia Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges on passengers - CAPAAsia Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges on passengers - CAPA SINGAPORE (AFX) - The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) warned that airlines should consider cutting their fuel surcharges on passenger tickets in the face of slowing travel demand and amid concerns over bird flu. CAPA executive chairman Peter Harbison Asia-Pacific predators to lead the packAsia-Pacific predators to lead the pack ASIA-Pacific companies are well placed to make strategic deals over the next 12 months, according to a survey by financial services group KPMG. It said Asia-Pacific companies in healthcare, utilities, telecommunications and basic materials were likely to be aggressors in the global mergers and acquisitions market Heavy snow, icy winds bring winter misery to AsiaHeavy snow, icy winds bring winter misery to Asia Japan braced for more snow on Monday after record falls that have already killed dozens and Indian officials closed schools in the capital as an unusually severe winter racks Asia. The dead in Japan included elderly people who fell as they tried HK Asia Aluminum Chmn To Buy Co At HK$1.30/Shr - Source-2HK Asia Aluminum Chmn To Buy Co At HK$1.30/Shr - Source-2 The chairman of Asia Aluminum Holdings Ltd. (0930.HK), the region's largest aluminum extruder by output, is seeking to buy out the company at HK$1.30 a share, a person close to the situation said Wednesday. Kwong Wui-chun, also the company's major Europe's golfers take big lead over AsiaEurope's golfers take big lead over Asia Europe's golfers established a stranglehold in the inaugural Royal Trophy against Asia on Saturday when they took a 6-2 overnight lead in the matchplay event. They collected a 3-1 lead in the morning foursomes, in which players take alternate shots and followed up with Asia rises on lower oil pricesAsia rises on lower oil prices SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Shares in Asian exporters such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd. and Samsung Electronics Co. rose on Monday, as lower oil prices eased fears of higher energy costs crimping consumer spending in the key U.S. market. U.S. oil futures steadied above $58 a barrel, Manila welcomes Asias first big biodiesel plantManila welcomes Asias first big biodiesel plant The Philippines yesterday inaugurated Asias first large-scale biodiesel plant, which can produce up to 60m litres a year of the alternative fuel from coconut oil, a big step for the poor south-east Asian country. Chemrez Inc, a Manila-based oleochemicals maker, built the plant for Thai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEFThai women breast-feed infants least in Asia: UNICEF Only 5 percent of Thai mothers solely breast-feed their babies for six months, which is ranked the lowest in Asia, according to a study conducted by the United Nations International Childrens Emergency Fund (UNICEF). The finding has aroused worries of Thai health officials, |
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