I. Geography
Culture and Tradition
Strategically positioned between the Pacific and
Indian oceans, Indonesia is an archipelagic nation
containing over 18,000 islands. Of those, the
larger islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan
(which comprises two-thirds of the island of
Borneo), Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya are quite
mountainous, with some peaks reaching 12,000 ft.
The highest elevations (over 16,000 ft) are found
on Irian Jaya in the east, with the highest point
being Puncak Jaya at 16,502 ft. (5,030 m).
Indonesia's former tallest peak, Mount Tambora
(8,930 ft, 2,722 m), is an active stratovolcano
whose 1815 eruption was the largest ever in
recorded history - killing nearly 71,000 people.
The explosion alone was heard as far west as
Sumatra island, some 1,200 miles (2,000 km)
away, and ash falls were recorded on the islands
of Borneo, Sulawesi, Java and Maluku.
Located along the Ring of Fire, Indonesia has
about 400 volcanoes within its borders, with at
least 90 still active in some way.
The most active volcanoes are Kelut (which has
erupted more than 30 times since 1000 AD) and
Merapi (which has erupted more than 80 times
since 1000 AD) on Java island.
Due to its location between numerous tectonic
plates, including two continental plates: the
Eurasian Plate (Sunda Shelf) and the Australian
Plate (Sahul Shelf); and two oceanic plates: the
Philippine Sea Plate and Pacific Plate; natural
disasters are common in Indonesia.
II.
TRADITIONAL STYLE DANCING
RELIGION Indonesian dance reflects the diversity of culture
from ethnic groups that composed the nation of
Indonesia. Austronesian roots and Melanesian
Islam is Indonesia's main religion, with almost
tribal dance forms are visible, and influences
88% of Indonesians declared Muslim according to
ranging from neighbouring Asian countries; such
the 2000 census,[24] making Indonesia the most
as India, China, and Middle East to European
populous Muslim-majority nation in the world.
western styles through colonisation. Each ethnic
The remaining population is 9% Christian (of
group has their own distinct dances; makes total
which roughly two-thirds are Protestant with the
dances in Indonesia are more than 3000
remainder mainly Catholic, and a large minority
Indonesian original dances. However, the dances
Charismatic, 2% Hindu and 1% Buddhist.
of Indonesia can be divided into three eras; the
Prehistoric Era, the Hindu/Buddhist Era and the
The Pancasila, the statement of two principles
Era of Islam, and into two genres; court dance
which encapsulate the ideology of the Indonesian
and folk dance.
state, affirms that "The state shall be based on the
belief in the one and only God".
There is a continuum in the traditional dances
depicting episodes from the Ramayana and
CUISINE Mahabharata from India, ranging through
Thailand, all the way to Bali. There is a marked
difference, though, between the highly stylised
dances of the courts of Yogyakarta and Surakarta
and their popular variations. While the court
The cuisine of indonesia has been influenced by
dances are promoted and even performed
Chinese culture and Indian culture, as well as by
internationally, the popular forms of dance art
Western culture. However, in return, Indonesian
and drama must largely be discovered locally.
cuisine has also contributed to the cuisines of
neighbouring countries, notably Malaysia and
Singapore, where Padang or Minangkabau cuisine
from West Sumatra is very popular. Also Satay (Sate in
Indonesian), which originated from Java, Madura, and
Sumatra, has gained popularity as a street vendor
food from Singapore to Thailand. In the 15th century,
both the Portuguese and Arab traders arrived in
Indonesia with the intention of trading for pepper and
other spices. During the colonial era, immigrants from
many countries arrived in Indonesia and brought
different cultures as well as cuisines.
III. Tourist’s Spot
IV. REFERENCES:
Historical Tourist Attractions
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_Indo
nesia

http://allindonesiatravel.com/top-10-tourist-
attractions-in-indonesia/

Tourist Attraction: Candi Borobudur, Java, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traditions_of_Indon

Indonesia esia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesian_cuisine
Candi Borobudur (temple)

This 9th century temple is an Indonesia UNESCO https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Indone

Heritage site located in the heart of Java. It is one sia
of the largest Buddhist temple in the world,
consisting of six square platforms with 2,672 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Indonesia
relief panels and 504 Buddha status. Thousands of
Buddhists does their pilgrimage here in
Borobudur during Waisak day. This Buddhist
temple is one of its kind, setting itself apart from
the rest of Asia’s Buddhist temple with unique
structures and carvings. Try to get in during the
earliest opening time at 8am to catch the temple at
the most serene to fully appreciate the beauty of it.