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Visit Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia.

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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...

Considering safe cities to stay, Here are seven (7) safest cities in Indonesia.

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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...

Jakarta and Bandung is now connected by High Speed Train, Kereta Cepat Jakarta Bandung Whoosh.

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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 (...

Here are the former names of Indonesia.

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  The Map of Ethnic groups in Indonesia (Courtesy of Wikipedia). Indonesia is a vast archipelago in the Southeast Asia, consisting of more than 17,000 islands and home to hundreds of ethnic groups and languages. But before it became an independent nation in 1945, it was known by a different name:  the Dutch East Indies . The name Dutch East Indies (or Netherlands East Indies) was given by the European colonizers who ruled over the region for more than three centuries, from the 17th to the 20th century. The name reflected their economic interests in the lucrative spice trade, as well as their political and cultural domination over the native peoples. However, the name Dutch East Indies was not the only one used to refer to the area that is now Indonesia. In fact, there were many other names, both local and foreign, that were used throughout history to describe parts or all of the archipelago.  Some of the earliest names were derived from ancient Indian and Greek sources, s...

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