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One of the world’s most biodiverse countries, Indonesia boasts 1,615 bird species, 28,000 flora species, 350 fauna species and 600 corals
INDONESIA The Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia / AS3250
One of the world’s most diverse destinations, Indonesia has everything from tropical forests to beaches and bustling modern cities. With so much to offer, the Southeast Asian
nation’s tourism numbers are understandably on the rise, with a surge of 15.54 percent in 2016, to 12.02 million. This surpassed the 12 million tar- get set by the government, which is now look- ing to rival neighbours Thailand and Malaysia as it aims to reach 20 million visitors by 2019. The world’s largest archipelago, the coun-
try has boosted visitor numbers with multiple festivals themed around the ‘Wonderful Indo- nesia’ concept and featuring musical acts and local dishes at locations including Aruk, Entikong, Skow, Merauke, Jayapura and Atambua. Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism is expanding
the ‘Wonderful Indonesia’ promotional campaign, which will be featured at international fairs throughout the year. The country has also been removing the red tape from its entry require- ments — with 169 nations now on its visa-free list.
Renowned for its varied marine life and
nearly 55-kilometre long coastline, Indonesia’s landscape is made up of beaches, snow-capped mountains and rainforests with an eclectic mix of historic and cultural sites, party hotspots and serene rural retreats. The country comprises 13,466 islands,
among the most famous of which are Suma- tra, Java, Bali and Papua. Indonesia is home to 255 million inhabitants — making it the world’s fourth most populous country behind China, India and the United States. The capital Jakarta is situated on Java, the
world’s most populated island with approxi- mately 145 million inhabitants — and is Asia’s second most inhabited city behind Tokyo with 30.5 million people. Last summer, Jakarta opened a new US$560
million (AED2.05 billion) terminal at Soekarno Hatta International Airport. The terminal will be able to handle 25 million passengers annually. Kertajati International Airport in West Java
With so much to offer, the Southeast Asian nation’s tourism numbers are on the rise, and saw a surge of 15.54 percent in 2016, to 12.02 million
will also be completed later this year, with an initial annual capacity of 12 million. The Interna- tional Air Transport Association expects Indo- nesia to become the fifth-largest air passenger market in the world by 2034. For those seeking luxury stays, Cempedak
Island in Indonesia’s Riau Archipelago is opening this spring. A private island comprising 20 hand- crafted sustainable bamboo villas, Cempedak houses a maximum of 40 guests.
Jakarta
Rice terraces, Tirtagangga, Bali
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