Unity in diversity: Hardly anything symbolizes the essence of Indonesia better than its heraldic motto. Between mountains of fire, coral reefs, tropical beaches, jungle and the metropolis Jakarta moves the unmanageably beautiful country of 14,000 islands.
Highlight BALI: Deep green impenetrable forests, carefully tended rice terraces, original villages and in between again and again colorfully painted temples ornate with carvings – the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands is a total work of art worth seeing.
Indonesian cuisine is as diverse as the mix of peoples. Indian-style curry dishes, Balinese suckling pig, Chinese Mie goreng. And yet there are things that connect them: Rice, spices and the warung, small street-side cookshops.
Best time to travel: The best time to travel is the dry season from May to early October. Temperatures are consistently high throughout the year, at about 27°C.
Official language: Indonesian
Capitals: Denpasar (Bali), Jakarta (Java, Sumatra)
Currency: Rupiah
Time difference: CET +6h to +8h
