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Cheap Hotel Jakarta

indonesiaphotos — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:54:56 +0000

Looking for a cheap hotel in Jakarta? That shouldn’t be a problem at all as there are multiple choices from the vast selection of accommodations in the capital. Beside the group of renowned world-class service providers such as Intercontinental, JW Marriott, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Sheraton, and Shangri-la, budget hotels are the most built-up sector, with all sorts of locations and ratings to choose from.

Banten

indonesiaphotos — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:05:04 +0000

Banten – Province in Indonesia on the western edge of the island of Java. Area 8,235 km ²; thousand in 8640. inhabitants (2005); capital of Serang.

Formed 17 October 2000 from a part of West Java province. Very densely populated (more than 1,000 inhabitants per km ²), 97% of the population are Muslims.

Main cities: Tangerang, Cilegon.

National Symbols

indonesiaphotos — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:54:58 +0000

* Emblem presents a mythical Garuda bird, a golden eagle, representing the creative energy. The color of gold indicates the size nation of Indonesia and black nature. The wings of an eagle made up of 17 feathers, a tail of 8 and neck with 45 These figures are arranged the date of proclamation of independence of Indonesia 17 August 1945. In szponach eagle sash bearing the inscription Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (unity in diversity). This is an old Javanese motto, which means unity Indonezyjczyków despite their ethnic and cultural identities. Shield is a symbol of protection of the country. On the disc included five symbols mean five basic principles of state (Pancasila). The star of the golden color represents faith in God, justice chain, tree banian unity of Indonesia, the head bawołu democracy, and the ear of rice and cotton spray, equality (see more in the article Coat of arms of Indonesia).
* Flag, is called Sang Dwiwarna-living person, similar to the Polish flag, but the colors are reversed: red on top, white on the bottom. The color red represents the physical body and life, white soul and spiritual life. Color flags refer to the medieval empire Madjapahit. It has more than 800 years, but became the official flag of Indonesia until 17 August 1945. Contrary to widespread perception that is different than the flag of Monaco is different format (see more in the article Flag of Indonesia).
* Anthem is Indonesia Raya (Great Indonesia), which was founded in 1928 (see the article about the National Anthem Indonesia).

Basic phrases

indonesiaphotos — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:02:09 +0000

Hello.
Hello.

How do you do?
Apa cabaret?

Well, thank you.
Baik, terima kasih.

How are you called?
Namanya SIAP?

My name is … .
NAMA Saya ….

Nice to meet you.
Senang bertemu anda.

Please.
Silakan.

Thank you.
Terima kasih.

You are welcome.
Terima kasih kembali.

Yes.
Ya.

No.
Tidak.

Sorry.
Maaf.

Goodbye.
Selamat tinggal.

I do not speak [well] after indonezyjsku.
Saya tidak bisa berbahasa Indonesia [dengan baik].

Can you say in English?
Bisa Bahasa Inggris?

Is there someone here who speaks English?
Ada Orang yang bisa Bahasa Inggris?

Help!
Tolong!

Note!
Hati-HAti!

Good morning.
Selamat Pagi.

Good evening.
Selamat sore.

Good night.
Selamat tidur.

I do not understand.
Saya tidak mengerti.

Where is the toilet?
Di mana toiletnya?

Geography

indonesiaphotos — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:03:45 +0000

Indonesia consists of six main islands of Sumatra, Sulawesi, Java, Bali, Kalimantan (part of Borneo) and West Papua (formerly Irian Jaya, western half Neuguineas) and 30 smaller archipelagos. Indonesia consists of a total of over 13,000 islands, of which 6,000 are uninhabited, which is about 5150 km stretch and in the volcanic area with over 300 mostly extinct volcanoes are located. Landscaped islands are seen quite differently, and some have mountains or plateaus, others consist of shallow coastal and alluvial plains.

Etymology

indonesiaphotos — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:16:53 +0000

The name Indonesia derives from the Latin Indus, meaning “India”, and the Greek nesos, meaning “island”.The name dates to the 18th century, far predating the formation of independent Indonesia. In 1850, George Earl, an English ethnologist, proposed the terms Indunesians — and, his preference, Malayunesians — for the inhabitants of the “Indian Archipelago or Malayan Archipelago”.^] In the same publication, a student of Earl’s, James Richardson Logan, used Indonesia as a synonym for Indian Archipelago.However, Dutch academics writing in East Indies publications were reluctant to use Indonesia. Instead, they used the terms Malay Archipelago (Maleische Archipel); the Netherlands East Indies (Nederlandsch Oost Indië), popularly Indië; the East (de Oost); and even Insulinde.

From 1900, the name Indonesia became more common in academic circles outside the Netherlands, and Indonesian nationalist groups adopted it for political expression. Adolf Bastian, of the University of Berlin, popularized the name through his book Indonesien oder die Inseln des Malayischen Archipels, 1884–1894. The first Indonesian scholar to use the name was Suwardi Suryaningrat (Ki Hajar Dewantara), when he established a press bureau in the Netherlands with the name Indonesisch Pers-bureau in 1913.

Kelimutu

indonesiaphotos — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:50:39 +0000

Set in plunging craters at the summit of a volcano, the coloured lakes of Kelimutu are undoubtedly the most spectacular sight in Nusa Tenggara. Astonishingly, the lakes periodically change hue – today one may be iridescent turquoise, its neighbour chocolate brown and a third lake dark green.

A few years ago the colours were blue, maroon and black, while back in the 1960s the lakes were blue, red-brown and café au lait.

It’s thought that the lakes’ colours are in constant flux due to dissolving minerals, a process that can accelerate in the rainy season. The moonscape around the summit gives Kelimutu an ethereal atmosphere, especially when clouds billow across the craters and sun shafts add luminescent pinpoints to the lakes.

There’s a sealed road up to the lakes from Moni, 13.5km (8.5mi) away at the base of the mountain.

When to Go

indonesiaphotos — Wed, 14 May 2008 10:42:23 +0000

Though travel in the wet season is possible in most parts of Indonesia, it can be a deterrent to some activities and travel on mud-clogged roads in less developed areas is difficult. In general, the best time to visit is in the dry season between May and October.

In most cases, experiencing an Indonesian festival is reason enough to head to a destination. Some are so significant, however, that they can generate difficult conditions for travellers. Tana Toraja’s funeral season boosts Rantepao’s population, and hotel prices, substantially during July and August. In Java it’s a good idea to avoid the final days of Idul Fitri, when public transport is mayhem and some businesses close.

A tragic drop in tourist hordes means that Indonesia’s ‘high season’ no longer presents the same kind of bother it once did. Certainly, the December-January Christmas holiday period and the school holidays still brings a wave of migratory Australians, and Europeans head to Bali, Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi in July and August. But climatic impediments aside, pretty much any time is a good time to head to Indonesia at the moment.

The main Indonesian holiday periods are the end of Ramadan, when domestic tourists fill resorts to overflowing and prices escalate; Christmas; and from mid-June to mid-July, is when graduating high-school students take off by the busload to various tourist attractions, mainly in Java and Bali.

Jakarta

indonesiaphotos — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:49:19 +0000

Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It was formerly known as Sunda Kalapa (397-1527), Jayakarta (1527-1619), Batavia (1619-1942), and Djakarta (1942-1972). Located on the northwest coast of the Java Island, it has an area of 661.52 km² and an official population of 8,389,443 (2000^[1]). Jakarta currently is the eleventh largest city in the world. Its metropolitan area is called Jabodetabek and contains more than 23 million people, and is part of an even larger Jakarta-Bandung megalopolis.^{[citation needed]}

Jakarta is served by the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Since 2004, Jakarta, under the governance of Sutiyoso, has built a new bus system known as “TransJakarta” or “Busway” and is planning to increase the number of Busway routes. The city had hoped to establish its newest transportation system, the Jakarta Monorail, in 2007, but the project has been delayed and its completion date is uncertain. Jakarta also is the location of the Indonesia Stock Exchange and the National Monument.

The Republic of Indonesia

indonesiaphotos — Sun, 04 May 2008 16:45:14 +0000

The Republic of Indonesia (IPA: /ˌɪndoʊˈniːziːə/, /ˌɪndəˈniːziːə/, /ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/) (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia), is a nation in Southeast Asia. Comprising 17,508 islands, it is the world’s largest archipelagic state. With a population of 222 million people in 2006^[4], it is the world’s fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority nation, although officially it is not an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected parliament and president. The nation’s capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Indonesian archipelago has been an important trade region since at least the seventh century, when the Srivijaya Kingdom formed trade links with China. Indonesian history has been influenced by foreign powers drawn to its natural resources. Under Indian influence, Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished from the early centuries CE. Muslim traders brought Islam, and European powers fought one another to monopolize trade in the Spice Islands of Maluku during the Age of Discovery. Following three and a half centuries of Dutch colonialism, Indonesia secured its independence after World War II. Indonesia’s history has since been turbulent, with challenges posed by natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process, and periods of rapid economic change.

Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. As a unitary state and a nation, Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism and rebellion against it. Indonesia’s national motto, “Bhinneka tunggal ika” (“Unity in Diversity” lit. “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.