Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It’s known for beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. On the island of Java lies Indonesia's vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs.
Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java.
Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa, part of the Lesser Sunda Island chain.
Yogyakarta is a city on the Indonesian island of Java known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage.
Prized by the Dutch for its mild highland climate, the city retains much of its colonial architecture.
A vibrant it mixes modern skyscrapers with canals and buildings from its Dutch colonial past.
