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Stretching over 3000 miles, Indonesia comprises six main islands, plus
30 smaller archipelagos which house most of the population, and contain
more than 300 largely extinct volcanoes due to their geographical
location on a volcanic belt. The fourth most populous country in the
world, Indonesia comprises more than 13,000 islands in total. Two
thirds of Indonesia consists of forests, woodland and mangrove swamp and
the islands support a wide variety of flora and fauna. The landscape
of the composite parts of Indonesia varies from island to island, from
spectacular high mountain ranges and plateaux to coastal lowlands, from
rainforests to pristine beaches. The nation's capital, Jakarta is the
main gateway to Indonesia. It is a contrast of modern western
architecture and traditional Indonesian culture. Its rapid growth into a
metropolitan city reflects the economic, political, social and
industrial development of the nation. Sumatra has a wealth of natural
resources and wildlife, massive rivers and some interesting
architecture. Sumatra is the second largest island in Indonesia and is
largely covered in rain forests and swamplands. Way Kambas National
Park is a haven for wild elephants, and gives visitors the chance to see
these animals up close. Bali is relatively small, it is densely
populated and culturally and economically one of the most important
islands of Indonesia. The Balinese people have a unique ritualistic
culture, and the island's scenic beauty, has made Bali one of the great
tourist attractions of East Asia. Legian and Kuta beaches are the most
commercialised and crowded part of Bali. Nusa Dua is known as a more
luxurious area in Bali and Ulawatu, the ancient Hindu cliff temple, is
not far from here.
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