Discerning the paradise – Indonesia

Indonesia, a tropical island’s paradise, comprise of around 17,504 islands is the largest archipelago located in Southeast Asia and Oceania. With 6,000 islands being inhabited, Indonesia is the forth populous nation of World with the Muslim population in majority. The larger and popular islands of Indonesia are Java, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Malaku Islands, New Guinea, Irian Jaya. These are comprised of coastal plains & mountainous interiors. Indonesia is neighbored by Malaysia, East Timor & Papua New Guinea. It is a site of natural scenic beauty. The islands hold the most number of active volcanoes in the World. It possesses a huge reserve of natural resources and second highest volume of world’s biodiversity. Sumatra, Kalimantan & Papua jungles are inhabited by rare fauna of impish monkeys, giant Komodo Lizard, Orang Utan, Java Rhino, leopards, stoic sun bears, and marsupials. More than 600 species of birds including exquisite cockatoo and the bird of paradise have been reported in and around Indonesia. The flora is amongst the best desirable comprising the world’s largest flower Rafflesia, orchids, variety of spices, hardwood and different varieties of fruit trees. The sea life is admirable with beautiful corals and variegation of fishes from the white sandy beaches. The country is rich in culture and landscapes with more than 200 ethnic groups inhabiting. It spans the equator rendering its climate towards the hotter side with no extremes of seasons but temperature is cooler in the highlands. The best time to visit the splendor is the dry season out of the dry & wet seasons. Indonesia is one of the favorite hot spots for tourists as it is cheaper and affordable in terms of pocket! Despite of flood attacks, tsunami and much natural mayhem, people have shown unity and integrity with utmost strength to hold their country with integrity. All the major cities are connected by flights & excellent road transport for travelers