Bali is an Indonesian island located at the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) east of Java and 8 degrees south of the Equator. It is one of the country’s 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island. The island is home to the vast majority of Indonesia’s small Hindu minority. It is also the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. The island itself is surrounded by coral reefs with beautiful beaches; those in the south tend to have white sand while those in the north and west have black sand. Padang Bai, however, has both: the main beach and the secret beach have white sand and the south beach and the blue lagoon have much darker sand. East to west, the island is approximately 95 miles wide and 69 miles north to south (153 kilometers by 112 kilometers respectively). The highest point is Mount Agung at 10,308 feet (3,142 meters), an active volcano that last erupted in March 1963. Mount Batur is also active and, about 30,000 years ago it experienced a catastrophic eruption – one of the largest known volcanic events on Earth. In the south the land descends to form an alluvial plain, watered by shallow rivers, drier in the dry season and overflowing during periods of heavy rain.
Indonesian Etiquette
In Indonesia, the correct way to beckon someone is with the hand extended and a downward waving motion of all the fingers? The western method of beckoning with the index finger will not be understood, and is considered rude. Refrain from talking to someone with your hands on your hips, as this is considered a sign of contempt. Never give or receive things with your left hand, as it is considered unclean. Shaking hands is customary for both men and women on introduction or in greeting.
Say it in bahasa Indonesia
Welcome Selamat Datang
Good bye Selamat Tinggal
Have a nice trip Selamat Jalan
Yes/No Ya/Tidak
Please Silahkan/Tolong
Thank you Terima kasih
Excuse me Maaf/Permisi
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