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Topic: Bali, Indonesia


  
  AllRefer.com - Bali, Indonesia (Indonesian Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Although Bali is relatively small, it is densely populated and culturally and economically one of the most important islands of Indonesia.
Bali is known for its giant waringin trees, sacred to the inhabitants.
Bali was converted to Hinduism in the 7th cent., and was under Javanese rule from the 10th to the late 15th cent.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/B/Bali.html   (469 words)

  
 2005 Bali bombings - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2005 Bali bombings were a series of explosions that occurred on October 1, 2005, in Bali, Indonesia.
According to Indonesia's head of counter-terrorism, Major General Ansyaad Mbai, early evidence indicates that the attacks were carried out by at least three suicide bombers in a similar fashion to the 2002 bombings.
Following the 2002 Bali bombings, in which more Australians than any other nationals were killed and injured, and the 2004 bombing of Australia's Embassy in Jakarta, the latest attacks received extensive coverage in Australia and were denounced by some officials, such as Federal Opposition Leader Kim Beazley, as an attack on Australians.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2005_Bali_bombings   (2890 words)

  
 2002 Bali bombing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A number of Indonesians were sentenced to death for their parts in the bombings and in October 2002 Abu Bakar Bashir, a leader of the Jemaah Islamiah organisation often accused of being behind the attacks, was charged over his alleged role in the bombing.
The Bali bombing is sometimes called "Australia's September 11" because of the large number of its citizens killed in the attack.
He is believed to have assisted the Bali bomber Amrozi in acquiring some of the explosives used in the Bali bombings.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/2002_Bali_terrorist_bombing   (1619 words)

  
 Indonesia - Jakarta - Bali
Indonesia is an archipelago of over 17,000 islands with a population of more than 200 million, scatterd over a land area of some 2.02 million square kilometers.
Although Indonesia is hot and humid throughout the year, the official wet season runs from October to August and is marked by heavy, short rainstorms after which the air is fresher.
On entry to Indonesia, each adult is allowed to bring in tax-free a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco.
www.indo.com /indonesia   (592 words)

  
 Travelling to Indonesia (Bali)
Bali's "rajas" and princes were deprived of their kingdoms by the colonial government in the early part of this century, but many of them still own their palaces and are respected as patrons of the arts.
The island of Bali is mountainous in the center with a cluster of volcanoes of which one is the active Mount Agung and considered sacred.
Known as the "Mother Temple of Bali", the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples.
www.emp.pdx.edu /htliono/bali.html   (2406 words)

  
 Travel Advice for Indonesia - Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Indonesia is located in an active earthquake region and there has been a high level of earthquake activity in the region since the 26 December 2004 earthquake and tsunami.
Australians intending to travel to Indonesia for shorter periods are at much lower risk of infection but should discuss the risk of avian influenza with their doctor as part of their routine pre-travel health checks.
Australians in Indonesia should monitor the travel advice and bulletin for updated information and advice, and ensure that their travel documents, including passports and visas for any non-Australian family members, are up to date in case they need to depart at short notice.
www.smartraveller.gov.au /zw-cgi/view/Advice/Indonesia   (3850 words)

  
 Dive sites in Indonesia: Bali, Sulawesi, Kalimantan / dive safety in Indonesia
Indonesia is not so well known and lately many divers don't go there anymore because of the political situation.
Indonesia: Bali (east, north, south) / Nusa Tenggara (Lombok, Komodo, Flores, Alor) / Sulawesi (Bunaken, Manado, Bangka, Tukangbesi islands, Makassar and Selayar, Lembeh strait, Siau and Sangihe islands and Palu, Banggai islands and Togian islands) / Kalimantan
Bali - Bohol - Borneo - Burma and Thailand - Cebu - Lembeh - Leyte - Malaysia (east coast) - Manado and Siau islands - Leyte - Negros - Nusa Tenggara - Sangat - Sulawesi (Central- and South-Sulawesi) - Tubbataha
www.starfish.ch /dive/Indonesia.html   (1354 words)

  
 Bali Hotels : Bali Hyatt : Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Bali Hyatt's five restaurants provide a tempting array of cuisines from around the world, and hotel guests can choose pre-dinner drinks, a cocktail by the pool or a fun night out in one of the hotel's four bars.
The Spa at Bali Hyatt is a sanctuary within the resort where you can rejuvenate body and soul with the proven healing power of aromatherapy and massage treatments.
Bali Hyatt has also been the recipient of two awards for its dedication to environmentally responsible tourism and nature conservation.
bali.resort.hyatt.com   (251 words)

  
 LOWEST RATES Bali Hotels Accommodation,Villa Resorts Travel Indo-holidays.com
This image is due in large part of course to the positive effect Bali's manifold charms have on visitors, but we should recognize that it is also the result of certain- romantic Western notions about what constitutes a "tropical island paradise" in the first place.
The Ritz-Carlton Bali Hotel, Bali, is the first Asian resort for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., opened November 29, 1996.Located in Jimbaran in Southwest Bali, eight degrees south of the equator...
Bali Sanur Beach Hotel is situated right on the Sanur beachfront and is surrounded by landscaped gardens and shaded by whispering coconut palms.
www.indo-holidays.com   (1086 words)

  
 Indonesia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Indonesia's Aceh province was destroyed by the December 2004 tsunami.
Indonesia has suffered great upheaval since 1998, resulting in everything from peaceful demonstrations to armed conflict.
Travellers to Bali and Jakarta should keep an eye on media reports regarding terrorist attacks and check the current situation with consular and government travel advisories.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/indonesia   (392 words)

  
 CIA - The World Factbook -- Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945.
Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hostilities, and UN mediation before the Netherlands agreed to relinquish its colony.
Indonesia, a vast polyglot nation, has struggled to overcome the Asian financial crisis, and still grapples with high unemployment, a fragile banking sector, endemic corruption, inadequate infrastructure, a poor investment climate, and unequal resource distribution among regions.
www.cia.gov /cia/publications/factbook/geos/id.html   (1235 words)

  
 Aqua Marine Diving - Bali, Indonesia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Bali is also home to a wide variety of pelagics (ocean-dwellers), such as tuna, barracuda, shark, ray (including manta) and, in season, Mola-Mola (sunfish) due to the rich upswellings of the Indian Ocean.
Whether you are diving the reefs and wrecks of Bali, or walking through a village, you have the feeling of being in a strange new world.
Bali is a magical place with majestic mountains, rice fields, lakes and streams.
www.pande-bali.com /activity/dive/index.html   (195 words)

  
 Bali Island Travel Guide Vacation Hotels Indonesia Information
With the vast choices in hotels and accommodation available on the island of Bali, you are bound to confused with which bali hotels or accommodation to choose from.
Bali, A tropical island rich in cultural heritage and attractions offers spectacular views, wonderful traditions and culture nowhere else to be found on the planet.
There are handful choices of adventure and activities to do in Bali, with to name a few, are rafting, cruise, spa, golf, parachuting, paragliding, trekking, 4wd, diving, sea-walker, paint-ball, fishing and many more that your mind set to do are available in Bali.
www.batukaru.info   (609 words)

  
 Bali Indonesia BALI HOTELS TRAVEL FORUM - Indonesia Lombok Bali Hotel
Indonesia is fast becoming recognized as an exciting country to visit.There are many hotels availbale in java island such as Yogyakarta hotels, Jakarta hotels, bandung hotels and a lot more.
Bali, is sure to have the right type of best Villa, and other type of accommodation that you can choose from.
Bali Spirit Hotel and Spa brings together the traditional healing arts and ritual life of Bali in a serene, intimate setting of total comfort and top quality design.
www.baliforyou.com   (905 words)

  
 Bali Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide
Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
The 2002 Kuta bombing marred Bali's tropical loveland image, and for a time the island, heavily dependent on tourism, fell into decline.
Travellers are advised to check with their local embassy or travel advisory for up-to-date information regarding travel to Bali.
www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/asia/indonesia/bali   (296 words)

  
 Bali - helpful tips & insights by a travel authority
The island of Bali in Indonesia is a traveler's dream-come-true - and offers visitors an exciting variety of things to do and see.
Bali is nicknamed the Island of the Gods because it has over 10,000 temples.
It has maps, including one that shows you where Bali's best known attractions are located on the island.
www.hillmanwonders.com /bali/bali.htm   (239 words)

  
 SIT Study Abroad - Indonesia: Bali -- Arts and Culture   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Indonesia’s 13,000 islands have historically attracted an array of traders, colonizers, and settlers from throughout the world.
Bali provides an ideal setting in which to study the contending forces and contradictions at play throughout Indonesia.
A predominantly Hindu island in an otherwise Muslim nation, Bali is one of the most extensively researched islands of the archipelago, due in part to its unique blend of religious and cultural influences, its rich artistic heritage, and the continued importance of religion in Balinese daily life.
www.sit.edu /studyabroad/asia/indonesia.html   (206 words)

  
 BIG DISCOUNTS on Bali Villas & Bali Hotels - COMPREHENSIVE SITE ON VILLAS
At Bali Hilton International, we painstakingly blend the hospitality and grace of Bali's engaging people with Hilton standards of excellence.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, is the first Asian resort for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., opened November 29, 1996.Located in Jimbaran in Southwest Bali, eight degrees south of the equator...
Pangi Gita is located near the west coast of Bali in Canggu, 30 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from Nirwana the famous golf course and 10 minutes from the beaches, and Seminyak, the finest shopping, dining, nightlife area in Bali.
www.indonesia-bali.com   (1769 words)

  
 Baliguide.com: Information about Bali in Indonesia
Bali's wide variety of attractions, the physical beauty of the island, and the year-round pleasant climate make Bali a place regarded by many visitors as the "Ultimate Island".
Cruises and private charters from Bali to visit fierce dragons who have survived from the Jurassic age on Komodo, and to experience ancient tribes and cultures in the Lesser Sunda Islands.
Choose from the most beautiful villas in Bali with two to seven bedrooms, a tropical garden with your own swimming pool, trained house staff including a cook and maids, an air-conditioned car with driver, etc. to take care of you around the clock.
www.baliguide.com   (984 words)

  
 Balispirit.com -- Your connection to holistic Bali
Spectacular Bali tropical spas, outstanding accommodation and Balinese traditional healers and holistic practitioners from around the world make Bali the world's leading destination for cultural excursions, healing and relaxation.
Balispirit listings include organic and vegetarian restaurants in Bali, relaxing health spas, therapeutic massage centers, Bali yoga classes and many spiritual workshops and retreats focusing on meditation, yoga and movement.
Before you start your trip, align with one of the many non-profit organizations in Bali that are working tirelessly to save Indonesian wildlife, eradicate poverty and raise health standards throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
www.balispirit.com   (353 words)

  
 BALINEWS.COM: News from Bali, Indonesia.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Bali's religion and culture are more strongly evident now than before.
The people of Bali have demonstrated their peaceful attitude by not stirring up any religious, ethnic or social conflict after the attack.
However, the attack on Iraq as well as the SARS panic are depressing travel world-wide, and arrival figures in Bali have substantially decreased again since the second half of March 2003 – although up to now there hasn't been one single SARS case in Bali.
www.balinews.com /cgi-bin/news.cgi   (665 words)

  
 Bali Hotels Discount Bali Travel Bali Vacation and Indonesia Hotels
Bali is totally silent all day on Nyepi Day
The island of Bali is blessed with the line of beaches surrounding it..
Bali has become a great place for golfers from around the world..
www.indo.com   (181 words)

  
 Welcome to Ena Adventures - Bali Indonesia
Many people think Bali is the ideal island for relaxing by a pool, sipping cocktails at sunset and forgetting about the real world.
While this is entirely true, Bali is also an excellent adventure destination for those addicted to the rush of adrenalin.
With regard to Bali, this island not only famous for her art and culture objects, lately its under the sea water panorama really worth enjoying.
www.ena-adventure.com   (250 words)

  
 Bali Handicrafts: Bali Indonesia, Handicraft and Handbags Manufacture
The officer of Bali Spot International with Indonesian Minister of Industrial and Trade Department, Mrs.
Bali Spot International established in 1998, is an independent organization that consists of 60 workers and employees.
Bali Spot International has also won a positive reputation and achieved the acceptance of marketing our products all over the world.
www.balipalace.com   (453 words)

  
 CNN.com - Police seek five over Bali attacks - Oct 5, 2005
BALI, Indonesia -- Indonesian police are searching for five men from the far western Javanese province of Banten over suspected involvement in Saturday's deadly bombings on the holiday island of Bali.
In a speech on Wednesday, Yudhoyono said the bombings were battering Indonesia's reputation and called on his military to stamp out the scourge of terrorism in the world's most populous Muslim nation.
JI is thought to be behind the 2002 Bali bombings and two other deadly attacks: a suicide truck bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta in September 2004 that left 10 people dead; and a suicide bomb attack on the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Jakarta in August 2003 in which 12 people died.
www.cnn.com /2005/WORLD/asiapcf/10/05/bali.detainees   (1083 words)

  
 Bali.com: The Best of Bali   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Choose from the most beautiful villas in Bali with 2 to 7 bedrooms, spacious living/dining areas, tropical garden with private swimming pool, trained cook, maids and house boys to take care of everything you need, in-house spa therapists, and use of a free air-conditioned car with a reliable driver during your whole stay.
This report is for the whole island of Bali: this means, even if you see rain showers announced these might only be in Ubud and in the mountains while Bali's coastal areas are dry and sunny.
Detailed and up-to-date information on Bali tours, excursions, museums and exhibitions in Bali, dance and drama performances, sports, adventure and nature trips, meditation and cooking classes, and many other activities for residents and visitors of all ages.
www.bali.com   (1145 words)

  
 IPhO 2002
This accounts for the appointment of Indonesia which is entrusted by the President of the International Physics Olympiad to organize this world competition from July 21st to 30th, 2002.
However, the venue was shifted to Bali which is well-known as a world tourist destination in order that many more participants would be attracted to visit Indonesia.
For Indonesia, the execution of the 33rd International Physics Olympiad establishes a strategic vehicle to promote Indonesia to all corners of the world.
www.geocities.com /ipho33   (425 words)

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