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Indonesia is the biggest islands country in the world, located in tropical area that warm always in the year. Have Indonesia become your destination vacation! rnThere are many kinds of object tourism in which you can not find in your country, such as: the beautiful beach to have swimming and surfing, rnthe beautiful mountain, the great historic things: Temples, Crater, etc. rnThere are also varieties of Indonesia culture. The cost to have a vacation to Indonesia is cheap. The society are very friendly and make your vacation will terrific. rnWelcome to Indonesia, A Tropical Paradise in The World.rnrnLet's Go ArchipelagornrnThe name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: "Indos" meaning Indian and "Nesos" which means islands. It is an appropriate description of the archipelago as there are estimated to be a total of 17,508 islands, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited, stretching for 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainlands and dividing the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator.rnFive main islands and 30 smaller archipelagoes are home to the majority of the population. The main islands are Sumatra / Sumatera (473,606 sq.km), Kalimantan / Borneo (539,400 sq.km), Sulawesi / Celebes (189,216 sq. km), Irian Jaya / Papua (421,981 sq. km), and last but not least : Jawa / Java island(132,187 sq.km), home to 70 percent of the country's population. Indonesia shares Irian Jaya with Papua New Guinea and two thirds of the island of Kalimantan with Malaysia and Brunei.rnrnThe islands and people of Indonesia constitute the fourth most populated nation in the world. As a democratic republic, Indonesia is divided into 33 provinces, special territories and classified geographically into four groups. First are the Greater Sundas, made up of the larger islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Second are the Lesser Sundas, consisting of smaller islands from Bali eastward to Timor. Third is Maluku/Molucca which includes all the islands between Irian Jaya and Sulawesi. The fourth and final group is Irian Jaya in the extreme eastern part of the country.rnrnThis website contain many information about 33 provinces in Indonesia, rnClick links below to visit many info about Hotels - Maps - History - Places of Interest in :rnrnJAVA ISLAND - PULAU JAWArnDjakarta Tourism - Pariwisata JakartarnBanten Tourism - Pariwisata BantenrnWest Java Tourism - Pariwisata Jawa BaratrnCentral Java Tourism - Pariwisata Jawa TengahrnEast Java Tourism - Pariwisata Jawa TimurrnJogjakarta Tourism - Pariwisata YogyakartarnrnSUMATRA ISLAND - PULAU SUMATERArnAceh Tourism - Pariwisata Nangroe Aceh DarussalamrnNorth Sumatra Tourism - Pariwisata Sumatera UtararnWest Sumatra Tourism - Pariwisata Sumatera BaratrnRiau Tourism - Pariwisata RiaurnRiau Archipelago Tourism - Pariwisata Riau KepulauanrnJambi Tourism - Pariwisata JambirnSouth Sumatra Tourism - Pariwisata Sumatera SelatanrnBengkulu Tourism - Pariwisata BengkulurnBangka - Belitung Tourism - Pariwisata Bangka BelitungrnLampung Tourism - Pariwisata LampungrnrnBALI ISLAND - PULAU BALIrnBali Tourism - Pariwisata BalirnrnSUNDA LESSER ISLANDS - NUSA TENGGARA rnWest Lesser Sunda Islands Tourism - Pariwisata Nusa Tenggara BaratrnEast Lesser Sunda Islands Tourism - Pariwisata Nusa Tenggara TimurrnrnBORNEO ISLAND - PULAU KALIMANTANrnWest Borneo Tourism - Pariwisata Kalimantan BaratrnCentral Borneo Tourism - Pariwisata Kalimantan TengahrnEast Borneo Tourism - Pariwisata Kalimantan TimurrnSouth Borneo Tourism - Pariwisata Kalimantan SelatanrnrnCELEBES ISLAND - PULAU SULAWESIrnNorth Celebes Tourism - Pariwisata Sulawesi UtararnGorontalo Tourism - Pariwisata GorontalornWest Celebes Tourism - Pariwisata Sulawesi BaratrnCentral Celebes Tourism - Pariwisata Sulawesi TengahrnSouth Celebes Tourism - Pariwisata Sulawesi SelatanrnSoutheast Celebes Tourism - Pariwisata Sulawesi TenggararnrnMOLUCCAS ISLANDS - KEPULAUAN MALUKUrnMoluccas Tourism - Pariwisata MalukurnNorth Moluccas Tourism - Pariwisata Maluku UtararnrnPAPUA ISLAND - PULAU IRIANrnWest Irian Jaya Tourism - Pariwisata Irian Jaya BaratrnPapua Tourism - Pariwisata Papua

Geography The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: "Indos" meaning Indian and "Nesos" which means islands. It is an appropriate description of the archipelago as there are estimated to be a total of 17,508 islands, of which only about 6,000 are inhabited, stretching for 5,150 km between the Australian and Asian continental mainlands and dividing the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. Five main islands and 30 smaller archipelagos are home to the majority of the population. The main islands are Sumatra (473,6O6 sq.km), Kalimantan 1539,400 sq.km), Sulawesi (189,216 sq. km), Irian Jaya (421,981 sq. km), and last but not least Java (132,187 sq.km), home to 70 percent of the country's population. Indonesia shares Irian Jaya with Papua New Guinea and two thirds of the island of Kalimantan with Malaysia and Borneo. The islands and people of Indonesia constitute the fourth most populated nation in the world. As a democratic republic, Indonesia is divided into 30 provinces and special territories and classified geographically into four groups. First are the Greater Sundas, made up of the larger islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Second are the Lesser Sundas, consisting of smaller islands from Bali eastward to Timor. Third is Maluku, which includes all the islands between Irian Jaya and Sulawesi. The fourth and final group is lrian Jaya in the extreme eastern part of the country. Back to Top Wildlife Indonesia has a diverse collection of flora and fauna. Aside of species of fauna familiar to both Asia and Australia, there are species indigenous to Indonesia. The orang utan apes of Sumatra and Kalimantan, the giant komodo lizards roaming free on the island of Komodo, the one-horned rhinoceros of Java, the wild banteng (oxen), tigers and many other species which are now protected in wildlife reserves. The flora of Indonesia ranges from the tiny orchid to the giant "Rafflesia arnoldi" plant which is the largest flower in the world as it can bloom to almost a metre (3.2 feet) in diameter. These and many other species of plant life can be seen at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Back to Top Climate Being located near the equator, Indonesian climate is divided into two: dry and rainy seasons. Most of Indonesia has their rainy seasons from October through April, but certain places like Maluku have theirs from March to August. During the rainy season, rain starts around noon and lasts into the afternoon. Some areas can have sudden showers for more than two hours. This doesn't mean that there will be drought for half of the year. It is quite possible that there will be tropical showers in a dry season's afternoon, as much as dry, summer-like days in a rainy season. The average precipitation for Indonesia is 150 mm per month. The temperature is almost constant except for the exceptionally rainy season's nights, when it can drop. The temperature on the coast is about 28 degrees Celcius (82,4 in Fahrenheit) and drops dramatically in the highlands. For instance, in the highlands of Irian Jaya, temperatures at night can drop to about 7 degrees C (to even 0 degree on mountain tops), while during daytime they reach to about 22 degrees C. Back to Top History In the past, Indonesia saw the reign of hundreds of ancient kingdoms all over the archipelago. This gave birth to various traditional customs, arts, and culture, as well as historical sites and relics. For instance, by the Seventh Century, the powerful Buddhist Kingdom of Sriwijaya was expanding and it was during that period the spectacular Borobudur sanctuary was built in Central Java. The Thirteenth Century witnessed the rise of Hinduist Majapahit Empire in East Java, which united the whole of what is now modern day Indonesia and parts of the Malay Peninsula. The great empire fell after two centuries, leaving Indonesia back to separate, small kingdoms, which were easy prey for European invasions. First, the Portuguese arrived in 1509, seeking for spices, and monopolized the trade route by force. Then, in the middle of 16th century, Dutch took over the occupation for about 350 years. The riches of Indonesian natural resources were brought over to Europe and traded for national funding. The Dutch East Indies, as it was known at the time, fell under British rule for the period of 1811-1816. Lastly, Japanese took over for three and a half years, until Indonesia proclaimed its independence at August 17th, 1945. Back to Top People From approximately 210 millions people, Indonesians consist of 45% Javanese, 14% Sudanese, 7.5% Madurese and 26% other ethnic groups. Natives of the island and immigrants from Asia are living here and were called Indonesian after the independence of Indonesia in 1945. There are about 583 languages and dialects spoken in the archipelago. They normally belong to the different ethnic groups of the population. Some of the distinctly different local languages are: Acehnese, Batak, Sundanese, Javanese, Sasak, Tetum of Timor, Dayak, Minahasa, Toraja, Buginese, Halmahera, Ambonese, Ceramese, and several Irianese languages. To make the picture even more colorful, these languages are also spoken in different dialects. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, which is akin to Malay, written in Roman script and based on European orthography. In all tourist destination areas English is the number one foreign language fairly spoken and writer, whereas some Dutch is till spoken and understood in the bigger cities and French increasing in its popularity at the better hotels and restaurants. Tips: You can easily contact your country's embassy if you wish to have a translator accompany you in your journey. Most Indonesians in big cities understand a bit of English. Back to Top Culture Though the legal system is based on the old Dutch penal code, social life as well as the rites of passage are founded on customary or "adat" law which differs from area to area. "Adat" law has a binding impact on Indonesian life. Religious influences on the community are variously evident from island to island. Many regions still have traditional villages you can visit. Check Cultural Tourism section in each region for more info. Indonesian ancestors were born with talent for crafting things out of trees, metal, mud and rock. This led to the beauty and artful Indonesian handicrafts. Our love towards the beauty of rhythm and movements gave births to many performing arts, as well as traditional music and dances. Tip: Indonesians are helpful in nature. Don't be reluctant to ask for help or information.

Mongolia is located in East Central Asia and covers 1,564,100 sq km, between 87 47’ and 119 57’ of the east longtitude and 41 35’ and 52 06’ of the north latitude. It shares a 3,485km-long border with Russia to the north and a 4,677km-long border with China to the south. From west to east, the country is stretched for 2,392km; from north to south it is 1,259km. The average altitude is 1,580 meters above sea level, and is one of 27 countries with no outlet to the sea. From among many countries, travelers have admired Mongolia for its clear sunny skies and contrasting natural features ranging from high mountains, valleys and wide open steppes to the Gobi desert and semi-desert. Climate There are four well-defined seasons, and on average, the sun shines for well over 200 days a year. The climate is harsh continental with low precipitation. The temperature varies greatly within the year; the same phenomenon may also occur within a day. The last 60 years of meteorological observation show annual average temperatures of 8.5C in the Gobi and -7.8C in the mountains. The extreme minimum temperature is between 31.1C below zero and 52.9C below zero in January. The extreme maximum temperature is between 28C and 43.1C in July. Annual precipitation is low, averaging 200-220mm, ranging from under 50mm in the extreme south (Gobi desert) tom 400mm in limited areas in the north. Most precipitation occurs in June, July and August, and the driest months are November to March. The same meteorological records show that the annual air temperature has risen 1.56C on average since, more in winter (3.61C) and less in spring (1.4-1.5C). Summer temperatures have fallen to see a relative decrease by 0.3C. There has been more temperature increase in May and September, bit little change in April. The summer temperature drop has been mainly in June and July. Temperature changes have also been spatial. Winter warming has been more pronounced in the high mountains and valleys and less in the steppe and Gobi. There is a thawing of permafrost in 63 percent of, which some claim is due to global warming. Half of the country has an average temperature of below freezing point. The length of time of snow covering has reduced, and soil erosion has increased in recent years. The number of days with dust storm has tripled over the last 40 years. Throughout 1999-2000, over half of Mongolia has been drought-stricken, more intense than any other time in the last 60 years, coupled with dzud /hard winter/. These unfavorable weather factors have had an adverse effect on Mongolian social and economic development. Meteorologists stress, however, that the environmental and ecological degradation being experienced is not solely the result of weather and possible climate change, but also being the consequence of human activity. Geography Mongolian topography consists of mountains, hummocks and high denudation plains, with three major regional stages. Erosive mountain relief and depressions of tectonic origin formed during the late Cretaceous and early Quaternary periods are numerous in the north. Erosion, tectonic depression and humps of folded mountains, lifted during the Cretaceous period’s fourth stage, occur frequently. Eighty per cent of the entire area is about 1,000 meters above sea level. Mongolia claims the most of the Mongol Altai Mountains, the Great Lakes' Depression, mountains surrounding Lake Khuvsgul, the Khangai mountain range, the Orkhon-Selenge river basin, Khentii Mountain, the Dornod Steppe and Great Khyangan Mountains eastwards. The Mongol Altai Mountains in the west runs for 600-650km, with thin hills, hollows and precipitous crags of over 4,000 meters. The Khuiten peak of Mt. Altai Tavan Bogd is the highest point in the country, at 4,374 meters. There are glaciers in the heights of the Mongol Altai, and the humps and hollows of the ice-age period remain in Khuvsgul, Khangai, Khentii and Altai mountains. Rivers of the Tes basin and the River Delger of the Selenge basin flow from there westward and eastward. This zone was called 1905 splitting zone since a strong earthquake in 1905. A wide range of the Khangai Mountains lies in the center of Mongolia. The Bulnai, Tarvagatai and Buren Mountain range are continuous from the Khangai range; the latter being in the splitting zone. The highest peak of the Khangai range is Mt. Otgontenger in the western portion of the range, at 4,021 meters, with a small glacier on top. There are more falls in river originating in the Khangai range. The valleys are rich in rapids and falls; one of the biggest falls in is the Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall on the Orkhon River. The Lakes Valley is in the thin depression between the mountains at the southward point if the head of the Khangai Mountain range. The Gobi-Altai Chain continue 600km at the southern end of the Lakes Valley, formed by several separate mountains. The highest point of the Gobi-Altai Mountains is Mt. Ikh Bogd, at 3,957 meters. The special state-protected area of the Mongol Altai Mountains includes the protected area of Khukh Serkh Range and the natural complex of the Mt. Altai Tavan Bogd. A wide desert-like depression named Altai Uvur Gobi continues southward from the Gobi Altai Chain and gradually changes to stony desert with dark-colored desert scraps and stone surface. The Tian Shan, Atas Bogd and Tsagaan Bogd Mountain ranges are at the forward end of the Altai Uvur Gobi. The central and southern praries as well as the steppe of the Dornod province contiguously stretch for over 1,200 km to the east of the Khangai Mountain range, Lakes Valley and Gobi Altai Mountain. This steppe falls from west to east, with a high point of 560 meters above sea level. The zenith of the Khentii Mountain range is the Mt. Asralt Khairkhan, 2,800 meters high, formed by basalt plateau and granite massif in the edge of eastern steppes.

Juulchin Tourism Corporation is the longest established travel company of Mongolia, proudly and graciously hosting travelers from all over the world for more than fifty years. General sightseeing or an adventure tour, we do our best to ensure that each destination is a place that you enjoy and that all arrangements fulfil - or better yet, exceed - your travel expectations. Please explore what information we have compiled for you and which destinations you can reach with us on tours that we offer at Juulchin Tourism Corporation of Mongolia:

Tibet lies on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau of the southwest border of China. The average height of the whole region is more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for which Tibet is known as "Roof of the World". The highest peak of Tibet, also the highest in Himalayas and in the whole world, is Everest Peak, which is as high as 8,846.27 meters above sea level. Although a part of China, Tibet has a unique culture of all there own. It is mainly inhabited by Tibetans, a minority nationality of old and mysterious people. Tourist attractions include the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Jokhang Temple, and a number of Buddhist sacred places. Tibet (Xi Zang in Chinese) is to the south of Xin Jiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qing Hai Province, to the west of Sichuan, to the northwest of Yunnan and to the north of India and Nepal. Its population of 2.3 million people come from a variety of ethnic groups including Tibetan, Han, Monba and Lhota. Its capital city is Lhasa. Northwest Tibet, mainly Qing Hai plateau, is home to a variety of unusual and unique animals. Across the northern expanse of Tibet, you can see vast grasslands where horses, yak and sheep roam freely. The world's lowest valley, the Grand Yarlun-tzanpo River Valley lies in east Tibet. Nearly all Tibetans follow Tibetan Buddhism, known as Lamaism, with the exception of approximately 2,000 followers of Islam and 600 of Catholicism. Tibetan Buddhism was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhism in its early time, but after years of evolution, Tibetan Buddhism has developed its own distinctive qualities and practices. A well-known example is the belief that there is a Living Buddha, who is the reincarnation of the first, a belief alien to Chinese Buddhism. It is freezing cold in most time of the year. Most tourists come to visit Tibet only in the warmest seasons, June, July, August and early September.

Keswick on Derwentwater and the Northern Lakes covers one half of the Lake District National Park. This is the perfect area to choose equally for gentle relaxation or for an action packed family adventure holiday with lots of activities and attractions. The landscape of the Northern Lake District is of spectacular glaciated scenery, ranging from the rugged central volcanic mountains to the smoother outlines and more open countryside if the lakes and villages found along the valley floors. This is a wonderful area in which to try new outdoor activities or to extend your existing skills. Walkers and climbers are spoiled for choice. From the high summits to forest trails and lakeside paths, there are routes suitable for all. Within such a compact area as the North Lakes it is very easy to explore the neighbouring valleys and secluded places. To the east, for example, you can enjoy the lakeside paths beside Thirlmere. To the west you can explore the delights of Whinlatter mountain forest. For visitors to Keswick and North Lakes there is a range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets, whether you prefer a bed and breakfast (B&B), a guest house, hotel, or self-catering cottage, caravan or campsite.