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The Indonesian archipelago, stretching out in the IMPORTANT CITIES & PLACES
southeastern part of Asia, sits comfortably and precisely on
the equator. This tropical country lies between the Asian and JAKARTA
Australian continents, between the Paci c and Indian Ocean. The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is the centre of government,
commerce and industry. Because of its strategic location on the
Having as many as 17,508 islands and a population of 225 shore of the Java Sea, for centuries Jakarta has been a meeting
million people, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country point for the di erent races, cultures and tradition of the
in the world with the world’s largest Moslem population. hundreds of ethnic groups that compose Indonesia. In the city,
centuries old traditions live amidst towering modern
The Indonesian archipelago has been an important trade skyscrapers, where a wide range of leisure options and business
zone since the 7th century when Sriwijaya Kingdom in opportunities lure visitors each year. There’s shopping in the
Palembang had religious and trade relations with China and many glittering malls, a unique gastronomic adventure to try,
India. The Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms had already historical sites to visit and natural wonders to explore.
developed since the beginning of the Gregorian calendar,
followed by the traders bringing in Islamic principles and BANDUNG
various powers from Europe who fought each other to have Bandung is the provincial capital of West Java. It is a beautiful
the monopoly of spices in trading during the era of ocean city with pleasant climate. This city hosted the Asia-Africa
exploration. This is the reason why Indonesia has diverse conference in 1955. Bandung is also known by some
cultures substantially in uenced by the European, Chinese, nicknames such as Paris Van Java and Kota Kembang (Flower
Indian and Arab cultures. Stretching as far as 3,977 miles City). This city has been a resting place for the dutch due to
between the Indian and Paci c Ocean, this country has land its cool weather and breathtaking scenery.
territory as vast as 1,922,570 square km with waters Bandung is also known for its Universities and Shopping.
accounting for 3,257,483 square km. Especially for shoes, textiles, garments and Jeans.