Indonesia Country Quickfacts
| Area: | 1,904,569 km2 |
| Capital: | Jakarta |
| Country Code: | 62 |
| Country Population: | 252,164,800 |
| Credit Cards & ATMs: | Credit cards are only acceptable in big hotels, restaurants, shops and traveling agencies. ATMs are available but not reliable. Some may work but will have a low limit each day. |
| Currency: | Rupiah (RP1 = 100SEN) |
| Departure Tax: | Domestic RP80000 (Approx. CAD$13, US$10); International RP200000. (Approx. CAD$16, US$12) |
| Drives on the: | Left |
| Electricity: | Generally 220 volts AC, 50 Hz, but in some rural areas 110/220V AC, 50Hz |
| Ethnic Groups: | Javanese 45%, Sundanese 14%, Madurese 7.5%, coastal Malays 7.5%, other 26% |
| Flag: |  |
| Location: | Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean |
| Official Language(s): | Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, and local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese. |
| Religion: | Muslim 88%, Protestant 5%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist 1%, other 1% (1998) |
| Time Zone: | UTC+7 - +9 |
| Tipping: | You are not obligated to tip your tour guides in Indonesia, but a small amount is always appreciated. Some restaurants will include a 5-10% service charge on their bill. But if they don't levy any service charge, you can tip between Rp10,000 to 10% of the total bill. Taxi drivers do not expect tips either, but we suggest your round up to the nearest Rupiah. |
Indonesia Travel Information
At Goway we believe that a well-informed traveller is a safer traveller. With this in mind, we have compiled an easy-to-navigate travel information section dedicated to Indonesia.
Learn about the history and culture of Indonesia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Indonesia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Indonesia for yourself. Start exploring… book one of our Indonesia tours today!
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