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 amusing, mysterious and interesting facts from the long history of this amazing country.
Geography and history
Indonesia is a unique country. There is no other island state in the world that is located immediately on 17,800 islands. At the same time, at least half of these small land areas are not just not suitable for habitation, but have not even been awarded names. Among tourists, you can hear the names of only the most famous islands - Sumatra, Bali and Java.
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Most of the living islanders are Muslims. But Indonesian women are not as severely persecuted by men as can be seen in most Muslim countries. For example, women are not obliged to hide their faces, are not restricted in freedom of movement, and can devote their lives to what they love. Even the spheres of business and government are accessible to the fairer sex.
The huge number of islands and differences in local traditions affected the local dialect as well. It turns out that all the inhabitants of the island state 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 rightfully considered 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 types of rats at once.
Unique specimens are often found among the inhabitants of the islands. For example, only on the island of Java can you 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 protected by the state, and their habitat has long been included in the national park.
Tourism is the main source of income in Indonesia. In order to attract new adventurers, the government of the state is ready to take any measures, constantly improving and expanding the list of exotic tours. That is why lovers of an interesting vacation with exotic elements, for many years now, have preferred Indonesia. According to the latest data, the country is in fourth position in terms of attendance and in terms of attractiveness for tourists.
Another advantage of the local resorts is considered to be spa treatments, which are actively offered to all visitors not only to salons, but also to guests of numerous hotels. Today, it is Indonesia that holds the title of the Asian "spa country".
Other interesting facts
There is really a lot 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 boyga snake, which is capable of hovering 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.
The culinary specialists of the Taban village can offer tourists a unique snack. The main ingredient used is the usual soil from which the bricks are made. The familiar food of the Indonesians is unlikely to be enjoyed by tourists.
It is in Indonesia that you can meet a man who is nicknamed "The Man of the Tree". The 32-year-old Indonesian suffers from a rare condition that gradually covers his body with many warts.
This is such an amazing and original country Indonesia!
