In about 24 hours Indonesia will play a final Host the 63rd edition of the Miss World Beauty pageant.I guess it is quite essential to know land on which our beloved Naa Okailey stands to contest for this enviable crown.Lets take a smart tour through Indonesia now;
Indonesia is often described as the last great adventure on Earth. A
nation that consists of over 17,500 islands, 300 spoken languages, 240
million inhabitants and one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the
planet; Indonesia is a rich tapestry of beauty, culture, and history,
as stunning as it is diverse. The country’s national motto “Bhinneka
Tunggal Ika” (Unity in Diversity) reflects the very diversity which
shapes the country.Indonesia Fact File
Country: Indonesia
Capital: Jakarta
Official Language: Indonesian
Area (Land): 1,904,569 Km2
Population: 237,424,363 (2011 Census)
Currency: Rupiah
Time Zone: Various UTC +7 - +9
The Landscape of Indonesia
From the western tip of Sumatra to the
eastern edge of Papua, Indonesia runs along the equator for 5000km, a
distance as wide as the United States, or as far as the distance from
London to Moscow. From fertile rice lands on Java and Bali, to the lush
rainforests of Sumatra and Sulawesi, the snow-capped mountains of West
Papua, to the savannah plains of Nusatenaggara, Indonesia is abundant
with natural resources and breath taking photo opportunities.
Komodo National Park
Borobudur Temple
The Borobudur is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. Located on the island of Java, this ancient temple was built in the 8th and 9th centuries by the kingdom of Sailendra, and consists of an estimated 2 million blocks. Abandoned and hidden in the jungle until the 19th century, Borobudur is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Indonesia.
Whether you are exploring the alluring
island of Bali, diving at the world famous Bunaken Marine Park, or
swimming in the volcanically warmed waters of Lake Toba, there is
something for everyone in Indonesia.
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