Located on the equator in South East Asia, Indonesia is the biggest archipelago spreading from the west in Sabang to the east until Merauke. It has 54,716 km of coastline, approximately 17,000 thousand islands of which 6,000 are inhabited. That leaves hundreds of islands for you to play Robinson Crusoe on. The five main islands are Sumatra [473,606 km²], Borneo [539,460 km²], Java [132,107 km²], Sulawesi [202,000 km²], and Papua [421,981 km²]. Most tourists stay only in Java and Bali.

In most parts of Indonesia, you will find hot humid climate because of the rainforests that cover Indonesia. Exceptions are parts of Sulawesi and some islands that are close to Australia – like Sumba and Timor - they have a drier climate. Check local weather at www.worldweather.org

Indonesia is mainly costal lowlands. That means great beaches along the coast line of this nation. From white to black sands, with its own unique views and great waves for those who love surfing, Indonesian beaches are heavenly. Indonesia is also blessed with coral reefs and stunning underwater beauty.

The interior mountains are volcanic as we are part of the Ring of Fire linking Hawaii, Japan, and the other volcanic pacific islands. This means great hiking. The volcanic soil makes this a fertile country and verdant greenery is every where.