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Indonesia, the largest archipelago and the fifth most populous nation in the world, has a total of 17,508 islands, of which about 6,000 are inhabited. Indonesia extends 3,198 miles (5,150km) between the Australian and Asian continental mainland and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. With a total land area of 767,777 square miles (1,919,443 sq. km), its 190 million inhabitants are made up of 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 583 different languages and dialects. There are five main islands in Indonesia. These are: Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya.

Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, ethnic diversity, religious pluralism within a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism and rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. However, sectarian tensions and separatism have led to violent confrontations that have undermined political and economic stability. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the world's second highest level of biodiversity. The country is richly endowed with natural resources, yet poverty is a defining feature of contemporary Indonesia.

Friday, August 21, 2009

Jemeluk, Bali

Posted by minie's world at 6:09 PM

Jemeluk - Karang Asem, Bali




Jemeluk is precisely situated at Purwakerti village, Abang ditrict. It is about 100 km from Denpasar and 21 km from Amlapura.

Around the area, we will be able to find small restaurants, hotels, and food stalls. For visitors who wish to closely enjoy the sea panorama, a stopover is available.



Jemeluk becomes interesting to visit for its amazing luxurious underwater scenery. Its shallow save and clear water give comfort for visitors who loves diving activity very much, to see tropical fish and other marine lives exist here.



The coral reeves found in this area becomes another attraction of Jemeluk that draws visitors from all over the world.

Besides the underwater panorama, we can also enjoy beautiful view of the surrounding area, which shows the fascinating scenery of hilly land with its steep valleys that combined with the vast sea.

The traditional process in making salt performed by the local people, should not also be passed when we visit this area.

Jemeluk is located in the coastal area of Purwakerti village, Abang District, Karangasem regencies. The distance is about 101 km from the city of Denpasar or 21 km from the town of Amlapura. This object can be reach by car and the road is paved up until the ktota Amlapura through the Sraya village.

Although in this object there is no lodging and restaurants, but about 3 km to the east the Lipah village existing house lodging and restaurants for tourists who like to visited a quiet and natural places. On the beach of Jemeluk there are many jukung who are ready to take guests who will be sailing, diving and Snorkling.

Many foreign tourists visited Jemeluk Tirta, especially tourists who are very happy to enjoy the sea, almost every year the water clear, safe and shallow marine. The beauty of the sea garden and the types of tropical fish here are well known by tourists around the world.


source : bali

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