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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 InformationTop 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. General Information For Tourists - II20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon 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 General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Festivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great 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 Myanmar 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 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 When To Visit Hong KongSubtropical Hong Kong has four distinguishable seasons. Good weather makes it an ideal destination for travelers all year round. The peak travel season is in autumn, from September to around Christmas time. The spring, from March to mid-May, tends to be warm and humid, accompanied by fogs and drizzles. The average Asia NewsIsraeli Pessah wine in demand in Asia, weak elsewhereIsraeli Pessah wine in demand in Asia, weak elsewhere Kosher for Pessah wine exports to Asia are on the rise, but exports to North America and Europe have suffered in the pre-Pessah period amid increased competition from local wine providers, the Manufacturers Association of Israel reported ahead of the holiday. The Rest of Asia to overtake Japan in economic raceRest of Asia to overtake Japan in economic race For the first time in more than three decades Japan's economy, the world's second largest, is set to be surpassed in size by the rest of Asia. For the first time in more than three decades Japan's economy, the world's second largest, is Tokyo and region show signs of budding reboundTokyo and region show signs of budding rebound Japanese technology and industrial shares lifted the Nikkei Average to a modest rebound Wednesday, fronted by sharp gains in Softbank Corp., although markets around the region were mixed after continuing declines in leading U.S. indexes in New York. The Nikkei 225 Average ended the Huawei to See Sharp Sales Rise in AsiaHuawei to See Sharp Sales Rise in Asia Huawei Technologies, the biggest telecom equipment maker in China, announced on June 21 that it expects contract sales for the southern Asia-Pacific region to grow 55 percent to USD 2 billion this year. Asia-Pacific is one of the fastest-growing regions in the world for South Asia Free Trade Zone Comes Into EffectSouth Asia Free Trade Zone Comes Into Effect The South Asia Free Trade Agreement, or SAFTA, came into effect Sunday, paving the way for free trade of goods among the member nations. India's Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said implementation of the accord will benefit the entire region - a home to 1.5 Asia: Telephone stocks reboundAsia: Telephone stocks rebound Asian telephone stocks, the worst performers since the regions markets started rallying three years ago, are rebounding as investors look for shares less likely to be hurt by rising interest rates and raw material costs. Weve been moving into telecommunications, said Teresa Chow at RBC Cancel deal with Asia EnergyCancel deal with Asia Energy Environmental groups at a rally in the city yesterday demanded immediate cancellation of the Phulbari Coal Project contract signed with the Asia Energy Corporation (AEC). Terming the contract against the interest of the country, they said extraction of coal in open-pit system will cause damage to the 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 In Asia, English is useful but Mandarin is risingIn Asia, English is useful but Mandarin is rising Inside a brightly painted classroom, a circle of kindergarten kids sits facing their teaching assistant, a Filipina. "So what kind of present do you want from Santa?" she asks in English. "Do you want a toy? Who likes Barbie?" Some of Asia's 'grim view on drug crime'Asia's 'grim view on drug crime' HONG KONG, China (CNN) -- At dawn on Friday, a hangman at Changi Prison in Singapore placed a hood over the head of drug trafficker Van Nguyen, put a noose around his neck and opened a trap door in a "long-drop" procedure that killed the |
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