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Indonesia Archipelago, a country consists of more then 13.000 islands, and 2 million wide of land and 5 million including sea.
Climate and Seasonthroughout Indonesian Island, two seasons are known on all the regions with small variation between them.
Customs and Immigration, Short guide to the procedure and regulation, useful information for those applying visa.
Bahasa Indonesia, short greeting and usefull pharase of Bahasa Indonesia for the important moment and places.
Bahasa Bali, short guide to study step by step the so called feudal language of Bali, known having 3 layers
Tenganan Pegringsingan, an example of older Balinese village with
old age tradition, yet success in maintaining the number of their member, kown by natural family planning.
Balinese Name, the tradition of Balinese in giving their children names. An easy way to remember and to know some one.
The historical writing of Indonesia, now inherited by Java and Bali Indonesia from the beginning of alphabet introduction
Indonesian Main Culture, among 250 local languages and dialect a clear description has been laid out.
Wayang Puppet Show one of the most popular traditional drama in Indonesia especially in Java and Bali
CHOICE OF BATAM HOTELS

Harris Resort Batam - Island Garden Batam - Planet Holiday Hotel - Puri Garden Batam

Harmoni Hotel Batam offers 250 tastefully decorated and well-appointed guest rooms and suites with 13 channel television programmes by world satellite, in-house movie, IDD, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee/tea maker and hair dryer in all suite rooms

Goodway Batam Hotel is surrounded by foreign and local banks and offices, Shops and restaurants can be found within a 10 minute walking distance while the popular Ramayana

Novotel Batam Hotel is located within 45 minutes from Singapore by ferry, caters for business and leisure, in a commercial area facing the sea, sets on lush tropical garden in the heart

Holiday Inn Batam Hotel totally has 235 tastefully decorated and appointed suites each with an enchanting view of the swimming pool surrounded with lush tropical landscape

Panorama Regency Hotel is providing 185 guest rooms including 3 non smoking floors, 3 executive floors and 13 suites. The 17 storey Panorama Regency Hotel stands proudly adjacent
Bali Hotels at All Destinations
Batam Special Ditrict Hotels
Bandung Hotels West Java
Balikpapan Hotels Kalimantan
East Java Hotels Banyuwangi
Jakarta City Area Hotels
Lombok and Gili Hotels
Manado Hotels Sulawesi
Makassar Hotels Sulawesi
Medan & Padang Sumatra
Surabaya Hotels East Java
Solo Hotels Central Java
Borobudur Central Java Hotels
Orangutans Bohorok Sumatra
Orangutans Camp Leaky Borneo
Komodo Dragon Expedition
Flores Island of Hobbit 3-lakes
North Sumatra Island Tours
Java Island Tour Selection
Bali Island Rich Culture Tours
Lombok the Sister Island of Bali
Toraja Land South Sulawesi
West Papua Adventures

Bali offers various art and craft products, from highly ethnic up to the creative and foreign influenced art works can be found in Bali such as traditional Balinese carving with various shapes from human beings, gods, animals and even various plantations. Bamboo Baskets, Bamboo Bags, Bed Covers, and flying Kites. All Artists in Bali can reproduce any type of art of handicraft shape in wood and other type of materials.

       
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BATAM THE INDUSTRIAL CENTER OF NORTH WEST INDONESIA

Batam is one of developed island for Industrial Estate in Indonesia, just within 45 minutes by fast ferry boat from Singapore, one of the world trade center and really close also to Johor, Malaysia. In the past, Batam island is almost 100% forest, no cars and road available at this small island. Since 1970 Batam has been developed as industrial estate and the first industrial project was taking place at Batu Ampar yard in 1968. Nowdays Batam as a major logistics base for many of the world major contractors. Batam is the largest electronics economic sector, followed by oil service or construction and ship repair. Most of the people living in Batam are young people, age between 20-30 years old and still single. Economic condition in Batam is more closely related to Singapore and in fact, Batam is one of peaceful island in Indonesia. Many expatriate living in Batam and for visiting Batam, the visitor must hold the Visa and passport at least 6 month valid upon arrival in Batam. Batam island is the biggest island offer Pulau Pinang, Pulau Lingga and Pulau Singkep. There are a dozens of islands belong to the province of Riau which center of administration is on the island of Sumatra. With forming od Batam administrative authority giving facility to the development of Batam industrial and business zones. The facilities developed are included : Roads and Bridges, more than 500 kms, 6 new bridges connecting the island of Batam, Tonton, Nipah, Setoko, Rempang, Galang, and the Galang Baru. Fresh Water, 6 water reservoirs for drinking water are in use. The authority maintains water treatment plants and distribution pipes to supply more then one million people, which is now oversupplied in a great number. The quality of fresh water has been set into world Health Organization (WHO). To realize this project of fresh water supply the work of Batam Administrative Authority has been in co-operation with local and international companies. Electricity, the supply of electricity is provided by National Electricity Company the PLN, and partly by private companies, and some establishments provide themselves with their own electriTcity generator to ensure the continuity of power supply. Telecommunication, the establishment of communication facilities on Batam is known as one of the best in Indonesia. The project is worked by PT. Telkom, Indosat, Telkomsel, Exelcomindo, Satelindo, Byru and Lintas Artha. Currently the ability of network transmission is said between 64 kps up to 4 mps. Seaport, there are four seaport in Batam already in operation such as Sekupang, Teluk Senimba, Nongsa, and Batu Ampar. For domestic ferry terminal are used Sekupang and Telaga Punggur, and one move terminal will be at Batam Center. The Batam center terminal also planned to be able to serve cruise ships. Airport, Batam has international airport named Hang Nadim Airport with run way 4 kms long and 45 m wide, with the further plan that the apron will have 170.000 square meters. Currently 4 boarding bridges from 12 boarding bridges planned for the future. Trade and Industry, currently the most developed industry in Batam are electonic, such as printed circuit board, computer's part, audio and video equipment, automotive part, and light industry such as leather, shoes, garments, toys, consumer products, health care product, and others. Medium industry such as steel fabrication, pipe threading, oil exploration equipment, offshore jacket, and heavy equipment