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Bali - The
Island of the Sun
Bali has its
own language, Balinese, although
the official national language
of Indonesia is Bahasa
Indonesia. Bali is extraordinary
in the continuance of Hinduism
there thousands of miles away
from its Indian home and every
Balinese will describe himself
to you as Hindu.
With its volcanic origin, the
fertile soil and the water
retaining volcanic uplands and
craters makes the island a
rice-grower's paradise.
Now Bali came to represent not
only an idyll where the sun
shine forever along palm-lined
beaches, but also a paradise for
all water sports, among which
diving areas in the world rival
the colour and variety of Bali's
marine life and coral reefs.
Wind surfing, snorkeling,
parasailing, water-skiing and
sunbathing are just as popular
form of water sports.
As Bali basks in the relative
prosperity brought to it by
tourism, golf courses are
constructed extensively to cater
to the needs of tourists, Smooth
greens and challenging holes
guarantees a superb game in
scenic settings
Bali is one
of more 18 thousands island in
Indonesia. It is very strategic
location, between two islands,
Java & Nusa Tenggara and two
continental, Asia & Australia.
Bali is located between 8 03 40
8 degree South latitude and 114
25 & 115 42 40 degree East
longitude.
As a part of 30 provinces in
Republik Indonesia, Bali is
divided into 8 regencies (Badung,
Gianyar, Tabanan, Bangli,
Karangasem, Jembrana, Buleleng
and Klungkung), 1 municipal city
(Denpasar), 51 districts and 666
administrative villages.
Denpasar is the capital city of
Bali province.
Standard time zone UTC/GMT + 8
hours
With over 170
million people, Indonesia is the
fifth most populous country in
the world after China, Russia,
India and the USA. A population
of 2.5 million live on Bali,
comprising of land area 150 km
(90 miles) by 80 km (50 miles).
[ IMMIGRATION & CUSTOM ]
Immigration Offices:
Jl. D. I. Panjaitan, Niti
Mandala, Complex Renon - Denpasar
Phone : (62 361) 238 168
Ngurah Rai Airport Complex,
Tuban, Kuta
Phone : (62 361) 751 038
Customs regulations allow, per
adult, a maximum of one litter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars
or 100 gram of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume. Photographic, video
and filming equipments, radio, typewriter and car are admitted as they are
recorded in you passport on entry and taken out on departure. Narcotics, arms
and ammunition TV, sets and Chinese medicines are items that strictly prohibited
while fresh fruit, plant and animals must be passed by the Quarantine Office
[ BANK & MONEY CHANGER ]
Most foreign currencies are
easily changed at banks, hotels or money changers. Banking hours are from 8.00am
to 14.00 noon Mondays to Fridays, and from 8.00am to 11.00am on Saturdays. Bank
in Hotels usually stay open longer hours while Money Changers are generally open
till evening. ATM is available in many places, provides VISA, MASTER, ALTO and
more
Hospitals and Health Centers
staffed by well trained doctors and medical-assistants are available in major
tourist resort and the Provincial Capital. Public Health Centre is also
available at every Sub district unit.
[ HOSPITALS ]
Sanglah Hospital
Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar
Ph. (62 361) 227 911
SOS
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505x, Kuta
Ph. (62 361) 710 505
Bali Medical Center
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100x, Kuta
Ph. (62 361) 761 263
[ IMPORTANT NUMBERS ]
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Police |
: 110 |
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Ambulance |
: 118 |
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Fire Department |
: 113 |
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SAR |
: 115/151/111 |
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