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BOROBUDUR
Indonesia
ROUGH COSTS
Daily budget
Basic US$25-30/occasional treat
US$35-55
Drink
Bintang beer US$2.25
Food
Nasi campur
US$2.50
Hostel/budget hotel
US$13
Travel
Shuttle bus: Kuta-Ubud (1hr 30min) US$4;
Flight: Jakarta-Denpasar (1hr 40min-2hr) US$55
FACT FILE
Population
250 million
Language
Bahasa Indonesia
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (Rp)
Capital
Jakarta
International phone code
T
+ 62
Time zone
GMT + 7-9hr. Bali is one hour ahead
of Java
1
Borobudur
The biggest Buddhist stupa in
the world.
See p.198
2
Orang-utans
See these enchanting creatures
at Bukit Lawang.
See p.223
3
Ubud
Bali's cultural capital with art galleries,
dance performances and festivals.
See p.258
4
Gunung Rinjani
Climb one of Indonesia's
highest mountains.
See p.296
5
East Kalimantan
Explore Borneo's remote
rivers and jungles.
See p.323
6
Tanah Toraja, Sulawesi
Gorgeous scenery,
traditional architecture and vibrant festivals.
See p.330
HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON
PP.160
161
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