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Welcome and This is Top 10 As Best Place To Visit in Indonesia Known as The World’s Largest Archipelago, Indonesia has a total area of 1.904.569 square kilometres with more than seventeen thousand islands. So, if you have plans to visit Indonesia and wants to around the best places here, let’s read this. Because we will recommend The Top 10 Best Place to Vi...

Rafting is an activity that combines adventure, educational, sports, and recreational elements with a rafting river flow using rubber boats, paddles, kayaks and canoes. In addition to testing the guts, rafting activities are also at risk but the faithful origin follows the command-provided command, then all will be safe. But in addition to guts, excellent physical condition is also strongly recommended to be kept in order to pass any obstacles that exist.

The map of West Java (taken from wikimedia commons)

Banten Province

Geographically

Geographically, West Java Province is situated between 5 50'-7 50' South parallels and 104 48'-104 48 East meridians. West Java Province is bordered of:
• North side: Java Sea and Jakarta
• West side: Banten Province and Hindia Ocean
• South side: Hindia Ocean
• East side: Central Java Province.

This strategic geographical condition is an advantage for West Java particularly in communication and transportation. Northern region is plain area, while southern part is a hilly area with beaches, and the middle region is mountainous area. But after the establishment of Banten Province, the size of West Java becomes 35,746.26 kilometer square.

Topography
West Java has a characteristic as part of a volcanic belt, which spans from Sumatra Island to the northern part of Sulawesi Island. Its land can be divided into a region with steep mountains with altitude of more than 1,500 meter above the sea level in the South, moderate hill with elevation of 100 to 1,500 meters, and plain region in the north with elevation between 0 and 10 meters and river region.

Climate
West Java has tropical climate with temperature reaching 9 degrees Celsius at the Peak of Mount Pangrango and 34 degrees Celsius in north beach. The average rainfall is at 2,000 millimeters per year, but in the mountainous areas the rainfall could reach 3,000 to 5,000 millimeters per year.

Population
Based on the national census in 1999, West Java population after the separation of Banten stood at 34,555,622 people. In 2000, based on another census, the population grew to 35,500,611 people with population density of 1,022 inhabitants per square kilometer. The population growth between 1990 and 2000 reached 2.17 %. In 2003, the population has increased to 38,059,540 people with population density of 1,064 inhabitants per square kilometer.

Taken from Indonesia-tourism.com

West Java

Of the 17,000 islands that make up the archipelago of the Republic of Indonesia, Java has historically been considered the heartland. Where Java has led-culturally, economically and politically down through the centuries, other regions have followed. On Java, still the most densely populated island of Indonesia, there are five Provinces. West Java is the largest, with the greatest population, and, some would claim, with the most pride.

West Java Province is located at part of western Java Island. The enchanting of Sunda land stretches from Sunda Strait in the west to the borders of Central Java in the east. The locals' people know West Java Province as the Land of Sunda. The region is primarily mountainous, with rich green valleys hugging lofty volcanic peaks, many of which surround the capital of West Java province. The history of West Java is a story of trade, spices, and the rise and fall of powerful kingdoms. In the late 1500's the region was ruled from mighty Cirebon, which still survives as a sultanate today, although a shadow of its former glory. West Java was of the first contact points in Indonesia for Indian traders and their cultural influences, and it was here that the Dutch and British first set foot in the archipelago.

This province has its own unique culture and language, both called Sundanese that is also used to call its people. The ancient kingdoms of Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon would make interesting studies for the student of archaeology. Cirebon is located on the border between West and Central Java, having a mixed culture originating from the ancient Cirebon and Banten kingdoms, resulting in similar customs and dialects of the two people, although Banten is located at the extreme western part of the province.

West Java province its self, is formed based on the Constitution number 11/1950 on the establishment of West Java. With the issuance of Constitution number 23/2000 on Banten Province, West Java Governor Assisting Territory I Banten was inaugurated as Banten Province with its territories comprising Serang Regency, Pandeglang Regency, Lebak Regency, Tangerang Regency and Mayoralty, and Cilegon Mayoralty. After the change, at present West Java consists of 18 regencies, nine mayoralties, 584 districts, 5,201 villages and 609 sub districts.

The capital city of West Java province is Bandung city. Bandung is situated 180 km southeast of Jakarta. The city gamed fame in 1955 as the venue for the first Afro-Asian Conference, which brought together the leaders of 29 Asian, and African nations with the aim to promote economic and cultural relations and take a common stand against colonialism.

The road from Jakarta to Bandung passes through a beautiful panorama of mountains, paddy fields and small holiday resorts. An expressway connects the crowded capital city with Bogor and the mountain areas, and onward to Bandung. It has a number of sea resorts on its western and southern coasts, which have modern hotels and are popular during the weekends. The Sundanese people are soft-spoken. The women of the Bandung region are known for their beauty. A lighthearted people who have a love for bright colors, their mournful "kecapi" music is memory of beautiful legends.

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Expansion area of the island of North Kalimantan

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Profile And Glance Kaltara

North Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia, located in the northern part of the island of Borneo. The province directly borders with neighboring countries, namely the State of Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia. Currently, the North Borneo is the youngest province of Indonesia, officially passed into the province in the plenary meeting of the Parliament on October 25, 2012 by Law No. 20 of 2012.

The Interior Ministry set 11 new autonomous region consisting of the provinces and 10 counties, including Kaltara on Monday, April 22, 2013. Along with that determination, the Interior Minister Gamawan Fauzi induct the head of each region, including the acting Governor Kaltara irianto Lambrie. North Borneo governance infrastructure is still in the preparatory process that is scheduled to take place at the latest within one year.

The process of expansion of North Borneo became a separate province of East Kalimantan had begun in the 2000s. After a long run, the establishment of the province of North Borneo was finally approved in a plenary meeting of the Parliament on October 25, 2012.

Glance Kaltara
North Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia, located in the northern part of the island of Borneo. The province directly borders with neighboring countries, namely the State of Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.
Capital City: Tanjung Selor
Acting Governor: irianto Lambrie
Total Size: 72.567.49 km² (28,018.46 sq mi)
Total Population: 738 163 inhabitants (2013)
Density: 10 / km²
Original tribe: Tribe Bulungan, Dayak and tribal Tidung
Religion: Islam, Catholicism, Protestantism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Bulungan, Dayak languages and language Tidung
Time zone: PST (UTC + 8)
District: 4
City: 1
Subdistrict: 47
Folksong: Sendawar Pinang, Tuyang and Bebilin
Traditional house: Lamin custom
Traditional weapons: Saber
At the time of establishment, the North Borneo territory is divided into five administrative regions, consisting of one city and four districts as follows:
• City of Tarakan, population 239 973, the capital city of Tarakan
• Bulungan, population 226 322, capital Tanjung Selor
• Malinau District, populasi62.460, capital of Malinau
• Nunukan, populasi140.567, capital of Nunukan
• Tana Tidung, populasi22.841, capital of Pale Tideng
LEGAL BASIS
North Kalimantan province was formed as a New Autonomous Regions pursuant to Act No. 20 of 2012 on October 25, 2012. As a new province to 34 in Indonesia officially active since April 22, 2012, along with the inauguration of the Acting Governor of North Borneo Dr. H. irianto Lambrie by the Minister of Internal Affairs on behalf of the President of the Republic of Indonesia in Jakarta.
Local government management, as stipulated in Law No. 32 of 2004 prefers decentralization that provides flexibility and most of the authority to the regions to organize Autonomous Region, the authority to determine and implement the policy at its own initiative based on the aspirations of the people from planning, implementation , monitoring and evaluation of the results of the implementation of activities and programs.
The implementation of good governance (good governance) is a prerequisite for any government to realize the aspirations of the community in achieving the goals and ideals of the state. To achieve these objectives requires the development and implementation of appropriate systems of accountability, clear and obvious, so that the administration and development can take place as a powerful, clean and responsible (accountable). For the Government of the Province of North Borneo as New Autonomous Region seeks to lay the groundwork for creating good governance and clean.
Some basic laws related to North Kalimantan Province with the Province of East Kalimantan parent and district / city are included in the North Kalimantan province are:
• Law Number 25 Year 1956 on the Establishment of the Autonomous Regions of West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and East Kalimantan, particularly regarding the Parent province of East Kalimantan.
• Law Number 27 Year 1959 concerning the Stipulation of Emergency Law No. 3 of 1953 concerning the Establishment of the Regency in Borneo, which is the home district of East Kalimantan Province, in particular about the Bulungan.
• Law Number 29 Year 1997 on Level II Regional Municipality Tarakan in East Kalimantan province, which is the home town of East Kalimantan Province, in particular the establishment of the town of Tarakan
• Law Number 47 Year 1999 on the Establishment Nunukan, Malinau district, West Kutai, East Kutai, and Bontang in East Kalimantan province, which is the home district of East Kalimantan Province.
• Act No. 34 of 2007 on the establishment of Tana Tidung in East Kalimantan province, which is the home district of East Kalimantan Province.
• Law No. 20 Year 2012 on the establishment of North Kalimantan Province

Malang, East Java

1. Stepping love story in Coban Rondo

Coban Rondo, a gorgeous waterfall in Pujon Malang via infomalangraya.net

For you who've never walks in Malang Coban Rondo name is not a name familiar. Yes Coban Rondo is one of the many attractions there. Coban Rondo itself has a special meaning in the Java language. Coban in the Java language has a meaning waterfall and Rondo means Widow. If historically does this cave there because the love story between her husband Dewi Anjarwati with Raden Baron Kusuma.

Her husband was purportedly killed in a battle with Joko Lelono the same crush and intend to seize Dewi Dewi Anjarwati Anjarwati of hand Raden Baron Kusuma. But the husband hide the wife of Joko Lelono and since then also allegedly waterfall starts there. For those of you who are interested to come to this beautiful waterfall please come to the village Pandansari, Pujon, about 12 KM from Stone Town.
2. Explore Footprint Automotive History Will Not Be Tasted Boring at the Museum of Transportation

transport museum, stones, poor via intaninchan.files.wordpress.com

For those of you who do not really like each museum seems to be little to negotiate with this one deh museum. Because the museum has a different concept compared to the existing museum in general. If other museums offer historical objects rich rocks antiquity, cutlery ancient times, or perhaps a weapon of war, the museum collects old cars really authentic. Not just old cars from different continents such as Europe, America, or Asia alone in this museum-kendaaran vehicle collecting even the old-fashioned as a chariot drawn by horses and cows.

It's cooler longer is in the transport museum there are also tables of the car once used by President Sukarno, Indonesia's first president. Despite having to spend a little inside because of the entry ticket price is quite expensive (50,000 on weekdays and Rp.75.000 for the weekend) but the satisfaction of a visit to the museum are guaranteed to match. Do not forget to take pictures with its thousands of super classy in there ya No need to confused thinking about how they could get in the museum because of the location of the museum is located in the Kota Batu area so that you can easily find it.
3. Learning With Ate Inggil Museum Resto

Cool Restaurant in Malang via images.detik.com
From the name alone you might be able to guess roughly what is the rich content of this museum. Yes Inggil Resto Museum is indeed the museum, which also provides the restaurant. So if you're hungry, but also still want to go to the attractions do not worry because in this restaurant you can eat and see the various collections of antiques Javanese. Starting from a variety of cross-generation alarm clock, sewing machines are already frail, old radio, a collection of ancient money, even the hair dryer from the Netherlands who was 84 years old, wow!

If for foods, in this restaurant is definitely a candidate special menus East Java super maknyus such as, rice, corn, rawon tail, pecel eggplant, and so forth. Oh yes resto is located in Malang city tablets, so it's easy for you to come to the museum this restaurant?
4. Enjoy the Natural Beauty Ala Omah wood

The view from the top of a wooden omah via 3.bp.blogspot.com

Omah real wood is an inn with a concept similar to the tree house. I hear the heck price per night to stay here approximately 250,000-300,000, but for you who just want to feel the sensation of lounging can really to pay the entrance fee of 5,000. Continue what is interesting about this Wood Omah?

Here visitors can see a view of the paddy fields of altitude. A breeze typical city of Malang add value enjoyment hanging out in the wooden house. This wooden house located in Batu Malang. So for you who are or plan a vacation in Malang do not forget insert your this place into a tourist attraction should you go huh.
5. Got Guts Big? Try Challenging "Death" Travel Through Paralayang

Test adrenaline in Batu Malang via wisatambatu.files.wordpress.com

Paragliding is one extreme sport, it's why this tour could also be described as a challenging travel "death". But for you adrenaline ju**ie would be at a height while viewing the natural panorama is not scary, right? Therefore love my d**g if you're already exist in Malang and skip flying high in the sky the Apple City. To be able to feel the thrill of dance with this height you can go to one centralized service providers paragliding in Batu, Malang.
6. In Malang You Can Enjoy Travel Gratisan which Gak cheap in Stone Town Square

Alunnya square cool huh? via novavilla.files.wordpress.com

Seem to Batu Malang fix serious nih tourism potentials. The proof of their being the only city in Indonesia are on the square, there are spheres alunnya wheel or a Ferris wheel. Also in the square is also a children's playground, strawberry-shaped information space, as well as a statue of an apple shape that became icons of Malang itself. Cool you do not need to spend a dime to enjoy the fun in the square Kota Batu. Only if you want to ride the Ferris wheel it remains to pay anyway. But it's more than just sitting around looking at the fountain just enough entertaining too!

7. Look Beauty 7 Waterfalls Source Pitu

Pitu source springs via surabaya.panduanwisata.id

One waterfall aja cool right? Can not imagine that there are 7? Yes to be able to enjoy the beauty of the seven waterfalls at once very possible if you go to Niagara Source Pitu located in the village Duwet Krajan, District Tumpang, Malang. So according to local stories there are 7 springs located adjacent the cliff so that sq**rt water and become waterfalls sources such pitu.

Waterfall tour is considered to have magical value, it is no wonder that some people from outside the village often perform rituals to bring water from the site because water is believed to be sacred. But beyond kemagisan that is trusted by the local community, the waterfall is the source Pitu attractions that have exceptional beauty. Do not believe? Come alone.
8. Enjoy Maidenhead Turkish Sipelot

The virgin named Sipelot via fotowinara.com

In Malang, there are many famous and not yet famous beaches mandatory "enjoyed" by the tourists beauty lovers beach tourism. One of the beaches term is still "virgin" is Sipelot Beach. The virgin is located in the village Pujiharjo, Malang. Beach with brown sand and clear blue sea become a powerful magnet which is owned beach Sipelot. Unfortunately you can not swim at the beach because the waves were high so it's quite dangerous. But despite not being able to swim more plus value-owned beach is adalaha their Sipelot Coban, the waterfall is about 10 meters.
9. Visiting Balekambang Beach, Tanah Lot his East Java

A temple in Balekambang Beach via 2.bp.blogspot.com

Been to Coast Balekambang will remind us of the shape of one of the beaches on the island that is Tanah Lot. The thing that makes this beach has a resemblance to Tanah Lot Beach is where temples are situated in the middle of the sea. This beach is located 65 KM in South Malang. Extends along the shoreline Balekambang 2 KM with waves that will touch the feet of people walking on the edge. Oh yes Balekambang Beach is one of people's favorite beach Malang tablets. So for those of you who want to get acquainted or local masyakarakat ngecengin can ya come to this place. Who knows kaan see ya mate?
10. Smart Travel in Mental Health Museum Malang

Hydrotherapy tool in mental health museum via ennysrentcar.com

If you like the same things related to health go to the Museum of Mental Health Malang is an interesting thing to do. Age museum soul it's been about 110 years. Inside there are a variety of medical devices related to mental health. However, because of the size of the museum is not adequate then there is a new collection of 700 medical devices that can be displayed. The museum was founded in 2009.
11. Sensation Shared Bathroom Natural Resources Water In Krabyakan

Krabyakan water source via 4.bp.blogspot.com

Tired of the usual toiletries in the bathroom? If so you have the opportunity to bathe in natural directly during a visit to the Water Resources Krabyakan located in Sumber Ngepoh, District Lawang, Malang. No need to pay expensive to feel the sensation of bathing in the natural world because visitors only levied a fee of 1.000.

The natural scenery expanse of rice fields and river stones are lined up neatly around the pool add to the perfect sensation of bathing in a pond of this nature. Unfortunately, according to the information received Hipwee to get here you need to be frequently asked in the local community because of the absence of a clear signpost.
12. Finding Tranquility Ala Lombok Island in Coastal Ngeliyep

Turkish Ngeliyep tranquil white sandy via surabaya.panduanwisata.id

Not necessarily the way to Lombok if your budget is tight. If you want to see the white sandy beach in Malang also exist really. Fine sandy beach is gorgeous is located 62 KM from the South Malang. In addition to white sand, this beach is unique because of the beaches still relatively quiet compared to other beaches in East Java. You can relax while enjoying the waves were coming in among the rocks on the sea.

13. Being Responsible Areas in Island Sempu

Beauty Segara Chicks hard touched via anekatempatwisata.com

Name Island Sempu recent times is indeed more "rising". There are many a traveler who came there to see the charm of the island Sempu the much discussed. Sure Sempu extraordinary beauty of the island, but for you who are not accustomed to trekking's worth rethinking to come there. Unless you are already physically prepare alias eat a lot and practicing the way long before deciding to Sempu Island.

Indeed usually continue doing that there? Many a traveler who come there for camping on the beach called Segara Chicks. Segara Chicks are hidden beach located in the middle of the island which is surrounded by cliffs so. If at first glance anyway similar to Beach Phuket.

The Original author by Pricilla Silaen

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Sumatra

Island, Indonesia
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Alternative title: Sumatera

Sumatra, Indonesian Sumatera,
Batak [Credit: Robert Harding Picture Library]
Indonesian island, the second largest (after Borneo) of the Greater Sunda Islands, in the Malay Archipelago. It is separated in the northeast from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca and in the south from Java by the Sunda Strait.

In the 11th century the influence of the Srivijaya empire, based in the southern city of Palembang, reached most of Sumatra as well as other islands and mainland regions. Srivijaya’s capital fell to the Javanese Majapahit empire in 1377, and the kingdom never recovered in Sumatra.

The European powers—first the Portuguese, then the Dutch and English—traded with, warred against, and established forts among the coastal Sumatran principalities beginning in the 16th century. Anglo-Dutch treaties in 1824 and 1871 revoked English claims in Sumatra, and, through economic exploitation and administrative skills, the Dutch slowly opened the interior to their authority throughout the 19th century. The northern region of Aceh was brought only grudgingly under Dutch control in the early 20th century after 30 years of fighting.

During World War II Sumatra was occupied by Japan (1942–45), and in 1950 the island became part of the Republic of Indonesia. Since then Sumatrans have at times expressed dissatisfaction with the central government over financial and political issues, often in the form of insurrections and other regional movements. Notable has been the situation in Aceh, where armed conflict has broken out periodically since 1990 between Acehnese separatists and Indonesian forces.

The island experienced a major natural disaster in late 2004 when the great Indian Ocean tsunami (spawned by a severe earthquake off the coast of Aceh) inundated low-lying areas along the northwest coast and adjacent islands and caused widespread death and destruction.

The high Barisan Mountains run northwest-southeast for some 1,000 miles (1,600 km), reaching an elevation of 12,467 feet (3,800 metres) at Mount Kerinci. Eastward, flat alluvial lands are drained by many rivers; the Hari River, navigable for 300 miles (480 km), is the longest. Lake Toba, with an area of about 440 square miles (1,140 square km), is the largest of many mountain lakes.

Sumatra’s climate is hot, except in the highlands, and extremely moist. Vegetation includes monster flowers (Rafflesia arnoldii), myrtles, bamboo, rhododendrons, orchids, and such trees as the Sumatran pine (Pinus merkusii), palm, oak, chestnut, ebony, ironwood, camphorwood, sandalwood, and rubber-producing types. The island’s animal life includes orangutans, various apes, elephants, tapirs, tigers, the two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros, gibbons, tree shrews, flying lemurs, wild boars, and civets. Three national parks on the island—Mount Leuser, Kerinci Seblat, and Bukit Barisan Selatan—collectively were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004.

Sumatrans speak languages of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family. The Acehnese inhabit northwestern Sumatra; the Gayo and Alas peoples, the mountainous north-central area; the Batak, around and south of Lake Toba; and the Minangkabau (the largest ethnic group), the Padang Highlands. South of Padang along the western coast live the Rejang mountain people and the Lampung coastal dwellers. The Malays, a coastal and riverine people dominating the eastern coast and the wide southern plains, speak Malay, the long-standing lingua franca of the archipelago. Most Sumatrans are Muslims, though some are Christians and animists.

Island, Indonesia
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Alternative title: Sumatera

Sumatra, Indonesian Sumatera,
Batak [Credit: Robert Harding Picture Library]
Indonesian island, the second largest (after Borneo) of the Greater Sunda Islands, in the Malay Archipelago. It is separated in the northeast from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca and in the south from Java by the Sunda Strait.

In the 11th century the influence of the Srivijaya empire, based in the southern city of Palembang, reached most of Sumatra as well as other islands and mainland regions. Srivijaya’s capital fell to the Javanese Majapahit empire in 1377, and the kingdom never recovered in Sumatra.

The European powers—first the Portuguese, then the Dutch and English—traded with, warred against, and established forts among the coastal Sumatran principalities beginning in the 16th century. Anglo-Dutch treaties in 1824 and 1871 revoked English claims in Sumatra, and, through economic exploitation and administrative skills, the Dutch slowly opened the interior to their authority throughout the 19th century. The northern region of Aceh was brought only grudgingly under Dutch control in the early 20th century after 30 years of fighting.

During World War II Sumatra was occupied by Japan (1942–45), and in 1950 the island became part of the Republic of Indonesia. Since then Sumatrans have at times expressed dissatisfaction with the central government over financial and political issues, often in the form of insurrections and other regional movements. Notable has been the situation in Aceh, where armed conflict has broken out periodically since 1990 between Acehnese separatists and Indonesian forces.

The island experienced a major natural disaster in late 2004 when the great Indian Ocean tsunami (spawned by a severe earthquake off the coast of Aceh) inundated low-lying areas along the northwest coast and adjacent islands and caused widespread death and destruction.

The high Barisan Mountains run northwest-southeast for some 1,000 miles (1,600 km), reaching an elevation of 12,467 feet (3,800 metres) at Mount Kerinci. Eastward, flat alluvial lands are drained by many rivers; the Hari River, navigable for 300 miles (480 km), is the longest. Lake Toba, with an area of about 440 square miles (1,140 square km), is the largest of many mountain lakes.

Sumatra’s climate is hot, except in the highlands, and extremely moist. Vegetation includes monster flowers (Rafflesia arnoldii), myrtles, bamboo, rhododendrons, orchids, and such trees as the Sumatran pine (Pinus merkusii), palm, oak, chestnut, ebony, ironwood, camphorwood, sandalwood, and rubber-producing types. The island’s animal life includes orangutans, various apes, elephants, tapirs, tigers, the two-horned Sumatran rhinoceros, gibbons, tree shrews, flying lemurs, wild boars, and civets. Three national parks on the island—Mount Leuser, Kerinci Seblat, and Bukit Barisan Selatan—collectively were designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004.

Sumatrans speak languages of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family. The Acehnese inhabit northwestern Sumatra; the Gayo and Alas peoples, the mountainous north-central area; the Batak, around and south of Lake Toba; and the Minangkabau (the largest ethnic group), the Padang Highlands. South of Padang along the western coast live the Rejang mountain people and the Lampung coastal dwellers. The Malays, a coastal and riverine people dominating the eastern coast and the wide southern plains, speak Malay, the long-standing lingua franca of the archipelago. Most Sumatrans are Muslims, though some are Christians and animists.

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