ABOUT THE COUNTRY
Exotic Indonesia is unique a corner of the world that is close to the equator, which is called the country a thousand islands. Washed by the Indian and The Pacific Ocean. The official language is Indonesian, and in tourist centers they understand English. National currency - Indonesian rupiah. With you, you can take dollars or euros, and here it is already you will exchange it for the local currency. More than large bills are changed at the best rate, than small ones.
Before the trip, you must register visa at the Consulate of Indonesia in Nursultan. The cost is 45 dollars and gives the right to stay in the country for for 30 days. Deadline registration takes 3-5 days. Documents: international passport (validity period is not limited to less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country); internal passport; application form; insurance; air tickets; voucher; 2 color photos 3*4.
You can relax all year round. Average annual temperature in Indonesia +28 degrees. Humidity air in the dry season is 80%, and in the the rainy season reaches 95 %. The most a good time of rest is considered the period from April to October. The rainy season lasts from November to March, however, precipitation short-term and fall out in mostly at night. Because of rainstorms may cause problems with transport, and we also recommend give up diving because of possible storms.
Be extremely attentive to personal things, because here cases of robberies and fraud are common. Say hello, you need to pay, take something or give it only with your right hand. The left hand is considered unclean. Sunbathe and swim "topless" here forbidden.
National cuisine:
Try the Indonesian satay. This is the meat on the spit, which cooked on coals, served with rice, cooked in a palm or banana leaf. Very tasty the dish is beef rendang. The national dish of Nasi goreng is fried rice, which is served either with vegetables, or with meat or seafood. From the first courses healthy and satisfying dish - soup from buffalo tails (sop buntut). Try the local palm wine Tuak. "Badjitur – - coconut milk with palm sugar, " air tebu – - crushed ice with sugar syrup and beans.
Tanjungputing National Park. Wildlife is represented here, where you can see gibbons, smoky leopards, pythons, crocodiles and orangutans. See the most beautiful The volcanic lake of Indonesia is Lake Toba. You can go for a swim in warm volcanic waters. The perfect place for diving is Bunaken.
Jewelry made of gold, silver and pearls, and a jeweler can make work right in front of your eyes. Natural cosmetics, as well as soap. Green tea with jasmine. Exotic fruits are better to buy slightly immature. Cat figurines, which are made of wood.
