Rahim Tabet | November 19, 2014 |
Asia
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Indonesia
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Travel
Indonesia lies between the mainland of South-East Asia and Australia, and between the Pacific / Pacific or Indian Ocean. In northern Indonesia also borders the South China Sea. Indonesia is still working on the democratization of politics. On the one hand this is difficult because of the fact that corruption is deeply rooted in the country, on the other hand can be regarded Indonesia as one of the few democratic countries of Southeast Asia, given the fact that a military coup took place in Thailand in 2006.
Indonesia's capital Jakarta is located on the island of Java. Some other major cities are Medan and Padang on Sumatra and Denpasar in Bali.
In Indonesia you will often smell the typical smell of the popular Indonesian kretek cigarettes. The tobacco is mixed with cloves and the filter is often sweetened. Indonesian kretek cigarette smoking usually rather than ordinary brand cigarettes from the Western world. The major drawback of kretek cigarettes is that 2x as much nicotine and tar are in the kretek cigarettes.
In Indonesia you will find the most expensive coffee in the world. The coffee Luwak, is named after a civet. This cat roams at night in search of the coffee plantations of Sumatra to the best and ripest cherries. The civet Luwak beans poops it out again because he can not digest. Then the beans are collected by searching in the feces! Because these beans through the digestive tract of the civet coffee has gone no aftertaste, which makes him unique. There is collected annually but 500 pounds of beans and that this makes the coffee exclusively. In the Netherlands, you can buy the coffee in several coffee stores.
History
Between the 7th and the 14th century there were several places in Indonesia with various kingdoms. These kingdoms were mainly focused on Buddhism and Hinduism. Through trade Islam made its appearance later and eventually became the main religion of Indonesia.
In the early 16th century fighting various Europeans monopoly on the spice trade. In the 17th century the Dutch succeed almost anywhere to get this trade monopoly over the Portuguese and British.
It's the Japanese who finally put an end to the Dutch East Indies. They closed the Dutch in camps and forced the Indonesians to help with them. On August 17, 1945 Indonesia is independent. In 1950 it was recognized by the Netherlands. Netherlands in 1963 was under pressure from the United States and United Nations Dutch New Guinea transfer to Indonesia.
Until 2005, only the independence date of 27-12-1949 used in the Netherlands. From 2005, the Netherlands recognized the official independence of 17-08-1945. This is one of the last obstacles to an equal relationship between the two countries overcome.
People & culture
Respect is very important in Indonesian culture. It is appreciated if you correctly and thereby you have to keep your emotions under control as much as possible. For tourists, this is often difficult, but if you show respect and try to adapt it will be very appreciated.
Painting is a true tradition in Bali. When they came across was this actually copied at the beginning of the 20th century for the first time with European art. But today, the artists experiment with Western art styles. In Central Java, the old batik technique increasingly used while painting.
For centuries, important life events accompanied by ceremonial dances. This is called wayang dance. Especially Javanese girls dance very gracefully.
The most famous music of Indonesia is the traditional music of the Balinese and Javanese courts, gamelan music. The music is very varied, as are also represented all genres of pop music, both in Indonesian and in local languages. There are also popular genres like Campursari, jaipongan, dangdut, krontjong and regional Sunda Pop, Pop Minang and Pop Jawa, each with its own sound.
Many people are very good at working wood. With statues and masks are awarded generally magical powers. The theme for the wood carvers from Bali is often derive from the Hindu faith. The carving of the Asmat Papua is also very popular.
Throughout Indonesia various kinds of kites are made from small to large. You can get them in all sorts of such different animals, from frogs to dragons.
Badminton is the sport of the people of Indonesia and has the same status as football in Europe. The English have spread the sport around the world. For a long time it was also the British who dominated the sport. In the years '50 of the last century also come Indonesia and Japan as superpowers in the badminton sport. Today, Indonesia is still one of the strongest badminton countries, along with countries such as South Korea, China and Malaysia they dominate the world.
The traditional martial arts of Indonesia Pencak Silat. This sport is practiced by millions of people. Pencak Silat is a graceful martial art that has many styles. It is mainly on the islands of Java and Sumatra data in different types of schools. Self-defense is the basis of Pencak Silat. You have to defend yourself using your own body (knee, foot, elbow, fist) or with various weapons (sword, knife, scythe, stick).
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of the Republic of Indonesia. But is used by only 7% of the population as a mother tongue. Most Indonesian people speak Bahasa Indonesia as a second language. The local dialect is the native language for most. Particularly in Papua and Sulawesi one knows many kinds of dialects. Bali and Java is the diversity a bit smaller.
Safety
The Indonesians are known for their kindness. But like everywhere else in the world you have problems with crime, such as crooks and pickpockets. If you observe the normal precautions you need to be afraid of nothing.
Medical Information
A journey through the tropical surroundings of Indonesia will take the necessary steps of your body. A good condition is useful as doctors and dentists are not always easily accessible. You will also need to be careful with scrapes and cuts, in the tropics heal more slowly and can get them easily infected. It is important that you wash your hands several times a day and especially before eating.
Bali and Java are well-equipped medical practices and hospitals sometimes present an international team of doctors.
Immunizations
For current advice, contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic.
Visa
Upon arrival in Indonesia, you can purchase a visa at the airport. The cost is about € 25, - or $ 35, - for a visa up to 30 days. This must be paid cash. Visa On Arrival can be extended once at local immigration offices for a maximum period of 30 days. For stays longer than 60 days, you must apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague.
Price
The price level in Indonesia is much lower than in the Europha.
The currency in Indonesia is the rupiah.
Transport
Transportation to the country
The distance between Amsterdam and Jakarta is about 12,500 km. Flying time is `s 14 hours, if you fly straight. Garuda, KLM, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines offer direct flights to Indonesia.
In Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Maluku, Papua and the Lesser Sunda Islands, you will find several airports.
Transport in the country
Through domestic flights can travel between the various islands. The flights are operated by Garuda International Airlines and subsidiary SilkAir.
In the city you can also take one of the famous becaks, traditional bicycle taxis from Indonesia. They are often colorful, crowded painted carts.
In Indonesia alone trains possible on the islands of Java and Sumatra. Travelling by train is a lot slower than the bus but it makes for a unique experience.
Water transport plays in Indonesia, as in ancient times still important. Especially where infrastructure is inadequate or missing, you can get a long way by ship. Between the islands there are many types of boats that allow a crossing.
Flora & Fauna
In Indonesia you can find a great diversity of plant and animal species. There are numerous species of birds such as parrots, birds of paradise, cockatoos, lorikeets, bower birds, kingfishers, cassowaries and hornbills.
Komodo dragons live on the largest species of the world, the Komodo dragon. Among others to protect these giant lizards, the Komodo National Park was established in 1980. The island has an area of 171,000 hectares. Komodo National Park includes not only the island of Komodo. The Isles Rinca where you can find wild horses and the island of Padar covered by this national park. Around the islands are enormously beautiful coral reefs but unfortunately as coral reefs are threatened in much of Indonesia. Not only are thrown by pollution and anchors from unauthorized but also by fishing with dynamite. Especially around the island Labuhan Bajo goes downhill fast with the coral. The island consists of a combination of wood and a fairly dry landscape.
Indonesia's capital Jakarta is located on the island of Java. Some other major cities are Medan and Padang on Sumatra and Denpasar in Bali.
In Indonesia you will often smell the typical smell of the popular Indonesian kretek cigarettes. The tobacco is mixed with cloves and the filter is often sweetened. Indonesian kretek cigarette smoking usually rather than ordinary brand cigarettes from the Western world. The major drawback of kretek cigarettes is that 2x as much nicotine and tar are in the kretek cigarettes.
In Indonesia you will find the most expensive coffee in the world. The coffee Luwak, is named after a civet. This cat roams at night in search of the coffee plantations of Sumatra to the best and ripest cherries. The civet Luwak beans poops it out again because he can not digest. Then the beans are collected by searching in the feces! Because these beans through the digestive tract of the civet coffee has gone no aftertaste, which makes him unique. There is collected annually but 500 pounds of beans and that this makes the coffee exclusively. In the Netherlands, you can buy the coffee in several coffee stores.
History
Between the 7th and the 14th century there were several places in Indonesia with various kingdoms. These kingdoms were mainly focused on Buddhism and Hinduism. Through trade Islam made its appearance later and eventually became the main religion of Indonesia.
In the early 16th century fighting various Europeans monopoly on the spice trade. In the 17th century the Dutch succeed almost anywhere to get this trade monopoly over the Portuguese and British.
It's the Japanese who finally put an end to the Dutch East Indies. They closed the Dutch in camps and forced the Indonesians to help with them. On August 17, 1945 Indonesia is independent. In 1950 it was recognized by the Netherlands. Netherlands in 1963 was under pressure from the United States and United Nations Dutch New Guinea transfer to Indonesia.
Until 2005, only the independence date of 27-12-1949 used in the Netherlands. From 2005, the Netherlands recognized the official independence of 17-08-1945. This is one of the last obstacles to an equal relationship between the two countries overcome.
People & culture
Respect is very important in Indonesian culture. It is appreciated if you correctly and thereby you have to keep your emotions under control as much as possible. For tourists, this is often difficult, but if you show respect and try to adapt it will be very appreciated.
Painting is a true tradition in Bali. When they came across was this actually copied at the beginning of the 20th century for the first time with European art. But today, the artists experiment with Western art styles. In Central Java, the old batik technique increasingly used while painting.
For centuries, important life events accompanied by ceremonial dances. This is called wayang dance. Especially Javanese girls dance very gracefully.
The most famous music of Indonesia is the traditional music of the Balinese and Javanese courts, gamelan music. The music is very varied, as are also represented all genres of pop music, both in Indonesian and in local languages. There are also popular genres like Campursari, jaipongan, dangdut, krontjong and regional Sunda Pop, Pop Minang and Pop Jawa, each with its own sound.
Many people are very good at working wood. With statues and masks are awarded generally magical powers. The theme for the wood carvers from Bali is often derive from the Hindu faith. The carving of the Asmat Papua is also very popular.
Throughout Indonesia various kinds of kites are made from small to large. You can get them in all sorts of such different animals, from frogs to dragons.
Badminton is the sport of the people of Indonesia and has the same status as football in Europe. The English have spread the sport around the world. For a long time it was also the British who dominated the sport. In the years '50 of the last century also come Indonesia and Japan as superpowers in the badminton sport. Today, Indonesia is still one of the strongest badminton countries, along with countries such as South Korea, China and Malaysia they dominate the world.
The traditional martial arts of Indonesia Pencak Silat. This sport is practiced by millions of people. Pencak Silat is a graceful martial art that has many styles. It is mainly on the islands of Java and Sumatra data in different types of schools. Self-defense is the basis of Pencak Silat. You have to defend yourself using your own body (knee, foot, elbow, fist) or with various weapons (sword, knife, scythe, stick).
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of the Republic of Indonesia. But is used by only 7% of the population as a mother tongue. Most Indonesian people speak Bahasa Indonesia as a second language. The local dialect is the native language for most. Particularly in Papua and Sulawesi one knows many kinds of dialects. Bali and Java is the diversity a bit smaller.
Safety
The Indonesians are known for their kindness. But like everywhere else in the world you have problems with crime, such as crooks and pickpockets. If you observe the normal precautions you need to be afraid of nothing.
Medical Information
A journey through the tropical surroundings of Indonesia will take the necessary steps of your body. A good condition is useful as doctors and dentists are not always easily accessible. You will also need to be careful with scrapes and cuts, in the tropics heal more slowly and can get them easily infected. It is important that you wash your hands several times a day and especially before eating.
Bali and Java are well-equipped medical practices and hospitals sometimes present an international team of doctors.
Immunizations
For current advice, contact the Public Health Service, Tropical Doctor or Travel Clinic.
Visa
Upon arrival in Indonesia, you can purchase a visa at the airport. The cost is about € 25, - or $ 35, - for a visa up to 30 days. This must be paid cash. Visa On Arrival can be extended once at local immigration offices for a maximum period of 30 days. For stays longer than 60 days, you must apply for a visa at the Indonesian Embassy in The Hague.
Price
The price level in Indonesia is much lower than in the Europha.
The currency in Indonesia is the rupiah.
Transport
Transportation to the country
The distance between Amsterdam and Jakarta is about 12,500 km. Flying time is `s 14 hours, if you fly straight. Garuda, KLM, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines offer direct flights to Indonesia.
In Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Maluku, Papua and the Lesser Sunda Islands, you will find several airports.
Transport in the country
Through domestic flights can travel between the various islands. The flights are operated by Garuda International Airlines and subsidiary SilkAir.
In the city you can also take one of the famous becaks, traditional bicycle taxis from Indonesia. They are often colorful, crowded painted carts.
In Indonesia alone trains possible on the islands of Java and Sumatra. Travelling by train is a lot slower than the bus but it makes for a unique experience.
Water transport plays in Indonesia, as in ancient times still important. Especially where infrastructure is inadequate or missing, you can get a long way by ship. Between the islands there are many types of boats that allow a crossing.
Flora & Fauna
In Indonesia you can find a great diversity of plant and animal species. There are numerous species of birds such as parrots, birds of paradise, cockatoos, lorikeets, bower birds, kingfishers, cassowaries and hornbills.
Komodo dragons live on the largest species of the world, the Komodo dragon. Among others to protect these giant lizards, the Komodo National Park was established in 1980. The island has an area of 171,000 hectares. Komodo National Park includes not only the island of Komodo. The Isles Rinca where you can find wild horses and the island of Padar covered by this national park. Around the islands are enormously beautiful coral reefs but unfortunately as coral reefs are threatened in much of Indonesia. Not only are thrown by pollution and anchors from unauthorized but also by fishing with dynamite. Especially around the island Labuhan Bajo goes downhill fast with the coral. The island consists of a combination of wood and a fairly dry landscape.
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