INDONESIA
- Our country & tourists attractions
The charismatic archipelago of Indonesia is a smattering of diverse Island jewels bobbing around in tropical seas. The third most populous nation on earth has an incredible legacy of peoples, cultures and geography. Visit to Indonesia is a great adventure to be explored. Attractive white-sand beaches fringed by dramatic volcanic ranges towering over verdant green terraced hillsides and lush rainforest. A kaleidoscope of sea world including huge sunfish, manta rays, porpoises, turtles and blindingly colorful beds of coral wait beneath the waves.
- Souvenirs from Indonesia
Favorite tourist buys related to traditions are batik cloth, ikat fabrics, woodcarvings and sculpture. Related to natural works are silverwork, woven baskets and hats, bamboo articles, keris (small daggers), paintings and woven cloth. Tourist can buy souvenirs from stalls and small shops around there. Payment can be done by cash or credit card. Some shops have shorter hours on Sundays. Most local markets open either very early in the morning or at dusk.
3. Fave Post cards
Postcard from Indonesia usually viewing about temple, beach and traditional ceremony. The most popular picture is Borobudur Temple because it’s one of the seven wonders of the world. Postcard can represent about many beautiful places in Indonesia. Many tourists like to collect postcard. Easy to get postcard in local markets and the price not so expensive.
4. Indonesian Favorite Food and Sweets
Regional food and sweets that can be taken by tourists are dodol, brem and honey. And the most popular is Kopi Luwak (Luwak’s Coffee) from Lampung, good taste till the last dropping.
About JAKARTA
Jakarta or Batavia the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometres (255 sq mi) and a 2010 census count population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political centre. It is the most populous city in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia, and is the tenth-largest city in the world. The urban area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a global city in the 2008 Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) research.The city's name is derived from the Old Javanese word "Jayakarta" which translates as "victorious deed", "complete act", or "complete victory".
Established in the 4th century, the city became an important trading
port for the Kingdom of Sunda. It grew as the capital of the colonial
the country became independent after World War II. It was formerly known as Sunda Kelapa (397–1527), Jayakarta (1527–1619), Batavia
(1619–1942), and Djakarta (1942–1972).
Jakarta is the beating heart of Indonesia, the archipelago in a nutshell, the sprawling and smoggy capital of Indonesia.The historic old town of Batavia (Kota) is like a time warp and brings to life the city’s colonial roots, while a clutch of excellent museums help with interpretation of this rich history. Gado-gado, kerak telor are traditional food from Jakarta. There is no specific souvenirs from Jakarta. Many tourist like to shop in Mangga Dua and Tanah Abang to buy clothes.