Indonesia
Climate: Throughout Indonesia there is a consent air temperature of 25 – 27°C / 78 – 80°F
Water Temperature: 27 – 30°C / 81 – 85°F
Time: UTC +7:00 to UTC +9:00
Language: Indonesian. English is widely spoken.
Currency: Rupiah (Rp). It is recommend to exchange currency in the country to get best rate.
Electricity: 220 Volts. A transformer and plug adapter are recommended
Marriage Requirements: Please contact the local tourism board for instructions and requirements.
Airport(s):
AMBON Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
BALI Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
JAKARTA Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK)
LABUAN BAJO Komodo International Airport(LBJ)
MAKASSAR Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
MANADO Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
MAUMERE Maumere Airport (MOF)
SORONG Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ)
Hyperbaric Chambers:
Malalayang Hospital
Professor Dr. Kandou Hospital
Rumah Sakit Umum Wahidin Sudirohusodo
Sanglah General Hospital
Home of the Bunaken Sea Garden and Raja Ampat in the coral triangle, unusual creatures are the norm in Indonesia, both below the sea and above. Is that really two sea snakes? Or is it the recently discovered mimic octopus? Robust and ornate ghost pipefish and pygmy sea horses hide amidst the colorful coral in an attempt to not be seen. Part of the Ring of Fire, Indonesia has the largest number of active volcanoes in the world. With over 17,000 islands, 6,000 of which are inhabited, Indonesia covers a total of 741,100 square miles. The highest point is Puncak Jaya at 16,502 feet.
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