Bali is an island of Indonesia that is located just south of the equator and to the right of Java, another Indonesian island. Bali is the name of a province in Indonesia and also the name of the largest islands that are part of the province. In addition consists of the island of Bali, Bali Province is also made up of islands surrounding a smaller, namely the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan Island, the island of Nusa Island Ceningan and attack.
Bali lies between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar is the provincial capital located on the southern island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world, Bali is famous as a tourist destination with a unique variety of art-culture, especially for Japanese and Australian tourists. Bali is also known as Thousand Island Island of the Gods and temples.
The island of Bali is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands along the 153 km and 112 km wide approximately 3.2 km from the island of Java. Astronomically, Bali is located at 8 ° 25'23 "south latitude and 115 ° 14'55" East Longitude tropical climate that makes it like the rest of Indonesia.
Mount Agung is the highest point in Bali as high as 3148 m. The volcano last erupted in March 1963. Mount Batur is also one of the mountain in Bali. About 30,000 years ago, Mount Batur erupted and produced a terrible disaster on earth. Unlike in the north, the southern part of Bali is irrigated lowland rivers.
Based on the relief and topography, in the middle of the island of Bali lies the mountains that extends from west to east and between these mountains there is a cluster of volcanoes of Mount Batur and Mount Agung and the mountains are not volcanoes, namely Mount Merbuk, Patas Mountain and Mount Seraya. The existence of these mountains cause by Geographic Region Bali is divided into 2 (two) are not the same part of North Bali with a narrow lowland and less sloping and the South Bali with extensive lowland and ramps. Bali slope consists of flat land (0-2%) covering 122 652 ha of undulating land (2-15%) covering 118,339 ha, steep land (15-40%) and an area of 190,486 ha of land is very steep (> 40%) an area of 132,189 ha. Province of Bali has 4 (four) lake located in mountainous areas, namely Lake Beratan, Buyan, Tamblingan and Lake Batur.
The capital of Bali is Denpasar. Other important places are Ubud as art center located in Gianyar regency, while Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua are some places that became a tourist destination, both the beach and tourist resort. The total area of the Province of Bali is 5636.66 km2 or 0.29% of the territory of the Republic of Indonesia. Administratively, the Province of Bali is divided into 9 districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / districts.
Bali residents about a number of 4 million souls, with a 92.3% majority Hindu religion. Other religions are Buddhism, Islam, Protestantism and Catholicism.
Apart from tourism, Bali residents also live from agriculture and fisheries. Some also choose to become an artist. The language used in Bali is Indonesian, Balinese and English, especially for those who work in tourism.
Language Balinese and Indonesian is the language most widely used in Bali and Indonesia as the other inhabitants, the majority of Balinese people are bilingual or even trilingual. Although there are several dialects in the Balinese language, Balinese generally use a form of Balinese society as a choice in communication. Traditionally, the use of various dialects of the Balinese language is determined by the color chess system in the Hindu Dharma and clan membership (terms Bali: Soroh, gotra), although the implementation of these traditions tend to decrease.
English is the third language (and the primary foreign language) for many Balinese people are influenced by the needs of the tourism industry. The employees who work at tourist information centers in Bali, often also understand some of the foreign language with adequate competence.
Apart from tourism, Bali residents also live from agriculture and fisheries. Some also choose to become an artist. The language used in Bali is Indonesian, Balinese and English, especially for those who work in tourism.
Language Balinese and Indonesian is the language most widely used in Bali and Indonesia as the other inhabitants, the majority of Balinese people are bilingual or even trilingual. Although there are several dialects in the Balinese language, Balinese generally use a form of Balinese society as a choice in communication. Traditionally, the use of various dialects of the Balinese language is determined by the color chess system in the Hindu Dharma and clan membership (terms Bali: Soroh, gotra), although the implementation of these traditions tend to decrease.
English is the third language (and the primary foreign language) for many Balinese people are influenced by the needs of the tourism industry. The employees who work at tourist information centers in Bali, often also understand some of the foreign language with adequate competence.
Bali has no railway network but a very good road network is available, especially to areas of tourist destination. Most residents have a personal vehicle and choose to use it because public transportation is not available with either, except for taxis.
This type of public transportation in Bali, among others:
- Gig, using the horse as a vehicle towing
- Motorcycle taxi, motorcycle taxi
- Bemo, serving in and intercity
- taxi
- Komotra, serving bus trip to Kuta beach and surrounding area
- Bus, serving intercity relations, rural, and between provinces.
Connected with the island of Java, Bali with a ferry service linking the Port of Port of Gilimanuk Ketapang in Banyuwangi the long latency of about 30 to 45 minutes. The crossing to the island of Lombok through the Port of Sheet Harbour Padangbai toward which takes about four hours.
Air transport is served by Ngurah Rai International Airport and destinations to several cities in Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Japan. Runways and aircraft coming and going can be seen clearly from the beach.