============================== INDONESIA ============================== Indonesia is made up of 13,667 islands, of which 3000 are inhabitable, that are scattered across the Indian and Pacific Oceans in a huge crescent. There are five main islands - Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali and Kalimantan together with the western half of New Guinea. Its largest landmass is the province of Kalimantan, which is part of the island of Borneo. Sumatra is the largest individual island. Java, however, is the dominant and most densely populated island. The climate is generally tropical monsoon. The country has one hundred volcanoes, and earthquakes are frequent. Rice, maize and cassava are the main crops grown. Indonesia has the largest reserves of tin in the world and is one of the world's leading rubber producers. Area (Sq. Km.): 1,904,335 Population: 735,268 Capital: Jakarta Language: Bahasa Indonesian Religion: Moslem 88% Government Type: Independent republic Currency: Rupiah Embassy: 38 Grosvenor Square London W1X 9LL 0171-499-7661 Time: There are three time zones:- Java, Sumatra, Bali are GMT+7 Kalimantan, Timor & Sulawesi GMT+8 Molucca islands & Irian Java GMT+9 Electricity: 110v apart from Jakarta which is 220v. Health: BOIL ALL WATER! Boil milk and avoid salads and fresh food. Eat well cooked foods. Air Travel: Indonesia's national airline is GARUDA and especially cheap fares are available through this airline to Far east and Australasian destinations. Approx. flying time from the UK is 17 hours. Second airport is DENPASAR on Bali. BEACHES: Good beaches at Kuta in Bali Sanur in Bali OF INTEREST: Many of Indonesias islands contain temple sites and old royal palaces and remains such as Narmada in Lombok with it's huge complex of palace dwellings. NIGHTLIFE: Jakarta nightlife is quite lively and there are over 40 cinemas in the city some showing English/subtitled films. «»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«»«» Foreign Office Advice: This country is prone to volcanic eruptions and other natural disasters. Visitors should avoid Krakatau, Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Sinila crater, Dieng Plateau and Mount Batur. More information can be obtained from the Directorate of Volcanology, Bandung (Tel: 022772505). Take care with drinking water and be aware of the risk of mosquito-borne disease. The security situation in Aceh province, Sumatra, is largely back to normal but night travel is not advisable. East Timor is generally quiet but tense with some clashes between Indonesian troops and armed insurgents. Exercise extreme caution in the eastern tip. For more information ring: Foreign Office Travel Unit 0171-270-4129