About Indonesia
The Indonesian Rupiah is the local currency. Bahasa Indonesia is the official spoken language. English is spoken in tourist areas.
Favorite foods of the Indonesia people include Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Satay and fresh fish. Dishes are frequently spicy with hot peppers flavoring much of the cuisine. Some local people of Sulawesi enjoy dishes of fried jungle rat and fruit bat soup.
The island of Sulawesi was formerly known as Celebes. This odd-shaped island is east of Borneo and west of the Moluccas islands. During World War II, the Japanese had control of Celebes island from 1942-1945. There are a number of World War II shipwrecks in the area.
The island is split by the equator and the climate is tropical, with the rainy seasons typically June to September and December to March. Temperature remains steady at 82 degrees Fahrenheit near the coast.
Part of the area known as the “ring of fire,” the region is highly volatile with active volcanoes and unstable with earthquakes. There are more than 400 active volcanoes in Indonesia.
In addition, travelers should be aware that Indonesia’s Acch province was destroyed by the devastating tsunami in December 2005. An earthquake on the island of Java caused destruction in May 2006. that why Indonesia is dangerously beautiful
For the latest travel advisories or warnings for Americans visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
Health advisory information including necessary immunizations may be found at the Centers for Disease Control Web site (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/).
See destination information on Lembeh Resort and Murex Manado Resort at www.lembehresort.com/index.html and http://murexdive.com/resort-murex.htm. Complex travel arrangements to Indonesia are best made through a reputable travel agent. A valid passport and visa are necessary for entry.
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