Interesting facts about Indonesia

Many tourists have already visited one of the developing countries – Indonesia. Why is this amazing country attractive for travel lovers? It turns out that it is in Indonesia that the line between civilization and pristine nature is visible, it is here that you can plunge into the unique world of cultural monuments and amazing traditions. Let's take a walk together through the most funny, mysterious and interesting facts from the long history of this amazing country.

Geography and history

Indonesia is a unique state. There is no other island state in the world that is located on 17,800 islands at once. At the same time, at least half of these small areas of land are not only not suitable for living, but have not even been awarded names. Among tourists, you can hear the names of only the most famous islands – these are Sumatra, Bali and Java.

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Most of the islanders living are Muslims. But Indonesian women are not subject to such severe persecution from men, as can be seen in most Muslim countries. For example, women are not required to hide their faces, are not limited in freedom of movement and can devote their lives to their favorite work. Even the spheres of business and public administration are available to the fairer sex.

A huge number of islands and differences in local traditions also affected the local dialect. It turns out that all the inhabitants of the island nation in total speak 580 languages.

Unusual statistics

Indonesia is among the leaders in the production of nutmeg. In addition, there are an impressive number of volcanoes on the territory of the country, of which there are at least 400. And we are talking only about active ones!

Indonesia is considered to be one of the countries with the richest flora and fauna. Just imagine, in 2010, 200 new, hitherto unknown representatives of flora and fauna were discovered. Discoveries continue to this day. So, last year, scientists discovered two new species of rats at once.

Among the inhabitants of the islands, there are often unique specimens. For example, only on the island of Java you can get acquainted with the Javanese rhinoceros, and on the neighboring ones you can see the last representatives of the dragon family – Komodo. These rare reptiles are under state protection, and their habitat has long been included in the national park.

Tourism is the main source of income in Indonesia. For the sake of attracting new adventurers, the state government is ready to take any measures, constantly improving and expanding the list of exotic tours. That is why lovers of an interesting holiday with exotic elements have been giving preference to Indonesia for many years now. According to the latest data, the country is in the fourth position in terms of attendance and in terms of attractiveness for tourists.

Another advantage of the local resorts are spa treatments, which are actively offered to all visitors, not only salons, but also guests of numerous hotels. Today, it is Indonesia that holds the title of Asian “spa country”.

Other interesting facts

There is really something to see in Indonesia. For example, many tourists are sincerely surprised by the Kawa Ijen mine, or rather, what is produced here. It turns out that lava of an unusual purple color is obtained in the mine.

Another prominent representative of the animal world is the brown boiga snake, which is able to hover in the air. The muscles of the snake are so strong that it can easily move from one branch to another, stretching half of its own body in a horizontal plane.

Taban village chefs can offer tourists a unique snack. As the main ingredient, ordinary soil is used, from which bricks are made. The usual Indonesian food is unlikely to be to the taste of tourists.

It is in Indonesia that you can meet a man who is nicknamed “The Man from the Tree.” The 32-year-old Indonesian suffers from a rare disease that gradually covers his body with many warts.

Here is such an amazing and original country Indonesia!