Pink Beach,Komodo Island. Indonesia is indeed a fascinating country comprising of a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, stretching over 3,181 miles from east to west. No wander that Indonesia is also called as a necklace of equatorial emeralds . with such an extensive coasline, Indonesia boasts as one of the longest coastlines in the world. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the country's coastline stretches for approximately 54,716 kilometers (34,000 miles), which is indeed one of the longest coastlines in the world. According to Wikipedia, the fourth longest in the world with over 80,000 kilometers (50,000 miles). Indonesia is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Tripadvisor just announced its top picks the best beaches in the world for 2025. And the winner is Elafonissi beach in Crete, Greece. Among the Top 10 world beaches, Indonesia contributes Kelingking beach in Nusa Penida, Bali to the world. Kelingking Beach is...
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As of May first, the outbreak of Coronavirus in Wuhan, China has become
pandemic. Worldwide, the novel coronavirushas infected more than 3.2 million people and killed at least 230,000,and recovered at least 1 million people. The statistics of Covid-19 comes from 202 countries and territories reported the coronavirus reached 202 that reported the cases in their countries.
Indonesia detected the spread of Covid-19 by March 1st,
followed by official statement of Presiden Jokowi on March 2 that Indonesian dance instructor and her mother had infected by Covid -19 out of physical contact with a
Japanese citizen in Depok, West Java. Since then on, Indonesia has
fallen into one of 202 countries with pandemic of Corona Virus and by April 9th, all provinces had reported confirmed cases with Gorontalo being the last one.
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After two months of coronavirus pandemic, the world witnesses Covid-19 has spread across South East Asia. Singapore top among the countries with the reported cases : 16,669 followed by Indonesia with 10,118 cases, Philippines 8488 cases, Malaysia 6002 cases, Thailand 2521 cases. Others countries the region reported less than 1,000 cases.
Indonesia now ranks 36th in the list of countries with the highest number of positive corona cases in the world. The Spokesperson of Indonesian Covid-19 Handling Task Force, Achmad Yurianto confirmed that Covid-19 has spread throughout Indonesia or 34 provinces and submitted data on positive patients of corona virus totaling 10,118 cases.
As of today, Thursday (4/30/2020) until 12.00 West Indonesian Time, DKI Jakarta Province region was recorded as the highest in Indonesia at 4175 people infected by Covid-19, followed by West Java 1,012 cases, East Java 958 cases, and Central Java 724 cases.
The Indonesian Task Force also announced five provinces with the lowest positive cases as of April 27th, 2020. These provinces are East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) 1 cases, Bengkulu 9 cases, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) 9 cases, Bangka Belitung 10 cases, and Gorontalo 14 cases. Please check the updates spatially on the following map. Thus, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is the province with the least confirmed case of Covid-19 in Indonesia.
In all, statistics shows that Indonesia is entirely affected by the Covid-19. The epicenter of Covid-19 outbreak lies in Java Island with Special Region Jakarta hit worst of all, followed by Sumatera Island, and Kalimantan Island. Interestingly, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) recorded the lowest cases in Indonesia. Statics also suggest that Western Indonesia is affected more badly then Eastern Indonesia.
Presiden Joko widodo is scheduled to launch another breakthrough project in transportation in Indonesia, the fist High Speed Train, on October 1st, 2023. This project is called Kereta Cepat Indonesia Jakarta Bandung (KCJB) connecting Jakarta and Bandung within 35 to 45 minutes. The Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train has four stopping stations along the track, namely Halim Station in Jakarta, Karawang Statio n in Karawang regency, Padalarang Station in West Bandung regency and Tegalluar Station in Bandung regency ( https://setkab.go.id ). The Jakarta Bandung Fast Train (KCJB) project is a National Strategic Project (PSN) with total investment worth of 6.07 billion United States Dollars (US) or the equivalent of IDR 85.41 trillion. KCJB has a track length of 142.3 kilometers with an elevated structure type of 82.7 kilometers and the remainder in the form of 13 tunnels and subgrades. During the trial opeation, The operator of the train ,PT Kereta Cepat Indoneisa China (...
Where ever tervelles go in almost all rtegions of Indonesia, Padang Restaurants are very easy to find. These restorants traditionally offer culinary delight from West Sumatra which is very popular with so many people of Indonesia. Apart from delicious food, the typical West Sumatran Padang Restaurant has a number of unique features in running its business.One of the unique things about Rumah Makan Padang is that it implements a profit sharing system with employees. The following is the uniqueness of the Padang Restaurant which serves typical West Sumatran cuisine: Take-away Foods served more Padang Restaurant has a habit of giving large portions of rice to customers who order take-away foods.The reason for this is not known for certain, but there is a theory that is strongly believed to be the beginning of its implementation. Before Indonesia's independence, only colonialists were allowed to enjoy Padang Restaurant food on site, while natives had to order food to take home....
Puro Mangkunegara, Among the icon of Surakarta, the safest city in Indonesia. Safety factor is a crucial factor to consider when deciding to visit and stay in a place outside your hometown. The level of safety and comfort are considered the most by its visitors. The status of a safe place to visit makes its residence proud of. In Indonesia itself, there is a number of citiest that has been named the safest. As such it is not surprising that some people choose these cities as their next place to live. Safe city, then, in Indonesia can be a good indicator for foreign tourists to visit. The Association of Planning Experts (Ikatan Ahli Perencana) conducted a survey regarding the safest cities in Indonesia, which you can use as a reference. Here are seven (7) of those. 1. Solo Solo is the city where Presiden Joko Widodo comes from. It is also known as Surakarta , and one of the cities that is considered as t...
Jogjakarta is indeed a memorable destination for tourists who have ever set foot in this city. Yogyakarta is not only rich in history,culture and javaness cuisine. This city also boasts countless stunning natural beauties making Jogjakarta an everlasting charming City. (Courtesy of YouTube) There has always been new tourism attractions in Jogjakarta recently including Obelix Sea View in Gunung Kidul. Located inJl. Paralayang, Padukuhan Gabug, Kalurahan Giricahyo, Kapanewon Purwosari, Kabupaten Gunungkidul, Jogja ,this semi-open luxury resort that face Parangtristis beach and blends directly with the be...
The temples of Borobudur, Prambanan & Ratu Boko will be soon open for public in early June after close for three months due to the pandemic of Covid-19. The management is on preparation of the New Normal in Tourism Site with a view to improve and raise service quality standards towards clean, healthy and safe tourism. The New Normal in these temples is made in accordance with the direction of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf) which would implement the CHS Program (Cleanliness, Health, and Safety) in all tourism destination across the archipelago. This program is considered important, because this pandemic has changed human behavior. The community is far more concerned with factors of cleanliness, health and safety, including in the tourism industry. Sunset in Candi Ratu Boko Complex. The New Normal in the Temples Complex The management would require all visitors to wear face masker and have their body temperature check at the entrance gate. Visitors are ...
"Kebo Bule" in the cage at the Palace Compound of Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat. The celebration of the 1st Night of the Suro Keraton Surakarta Heritage Carnival on Sunday was lively. Starting at around 23.30 WIB or midnight, people continued to flock to the carnival route, especially the Gladag Roundabout area. One thing that is unique about this carnival is the white buffalo ("Kebo Bule") who is Cucuk Lampah or leader of the marching. According to the Surakarta City Government website, "Kebo Bule" called also as Kyai Slamet is considered a bringer of blessings and salvation from the Almighty. His arrival was always eagerly awaited. In the past, many residents tried to hold this buffalo when passing by. In fact, there are people flocking to pick up Kebo Bule's feces, which is considered to bring blessings because it is an heirloom belonging to the Kasunanan Palace.However, now people can only watch this white buffalo and are not allowed to touc...
Jakarta residents will be spoiled by various agendas and events this weekend conciding with Jakarta's 497th Birthday. A series of activities have been and will be held to celebrate Jakarta's birthday this time. There are discount festivals and special concerts to celebrate Jakarta's birthday.There is also the Jakarta Fair (PRJ) or Jakarta Fair Kemayoran which will be open from June 12 to July 14 2024. Here are agenda and events held to celeberate the day of Jakarta Anniversary : Rp. 1 Special Tariff event around Jakarta on Transjakarta, MRT and LRT Jakarta, valid from 00.00 WIB to 23.59 WIB on 22-23 June 2024; Bhayangkara Fun Walk 2024 at 06.00-10.00 WIB ; Allo Bank Festival 2024 which will be held at Istora Senayan, Jakarta on Friday-Saturday (21-22 June 2024) starting at 14.00 WIB ; BSI International Expo 2024 at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), from 20 June to 23 June 2024 ; Jakarta Great Sale Festival from 6 June-14 July 2024 at Kota Kasablanka Mall Jakarta'...
Pink Beach,Komodo Island. Indonesia is indeed a fascinating country comprising of a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, stretching over 3,181 miles from east to west. No wander that Indonesia is also called as a necklace of equatorial emeralds . with such an extensive coasline, Indonesia boasts as one of the longest coastlines in the world. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism, the country's coastline stretches for approximately 54,716 kilometers (34,000 miles), which is indeed one of the longest coastlines in the world. According to Wikipedia, the fourth longest in the world with over 80,000 kilometers (50,000 miles). Indonesia is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the world. Tripadvisor just announced its top picks the best beaches in the world for 2025. And the winner is Elafonissi beach in Crete, Greece. Among the Top 10 world beaches, Indonesia contributes Kelingking beach in Nusa Penida, Bali to the world. Kelingking Beach is...
CN Traveller just released a list of the best places to travel in 2025, and it's packed with some amazing destinations. The've got a list of 40 beautiful countries and places that you should consider visiting this year. Indonesia, surprisingly, ranked among Top 10 of the countries. The 10 most beautiful countries in the world version of CN Traveller in 2025 are as followed : 1. Australia 2. Mexico 3.Brazil 4.United States of America 5.China 6.India 7.Canada 8. Indonesia 9.France 10.Columbia CN Traveller is a New York based luxury travel magazine published by Nast Conde, a global media company which was founded in 1987. This magazine ranks countries based on reader surveys and criteria such as culture, food, and natural beauty. Conde Nast traveler is one of the most respected and influential travel publication in the world, ...
