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If you are planning a vacation in Southeast Asia, consider Indonesia as this country offers numerous places to take great pictures. Do not forget your camera, and undersea camera, to take many pictures at the following ten places:

1. Borobudur Temples in Java for unique architecture and history.

2. Sanur and Kuta Beaches in Bali for their clean and breathtaking environment.

3. Bunakan Undersea Park in North Sulawesi as this park is similar to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to view hundreds of different species of fish.

4. Merapi Volcano in Jogjakarta for its dramatic landscape.

5. Komodo National Park on Komodo Island for the largest species of lizard in the world.

6. Tana Toraja in Sulawesi Island for a carved-stone burial site for Torajan.

7. Lake Toba in North Sumatra for the largest volcanic lake in the world.

8. Kutai National Park in Kalimantan for rare flora and fauna.

9. Orchid Park in Pembuangan Hulu, at Sampit River, in Kalimantan for rare orchid varieties”ideal for your macro shoots.

10. Bunaken Marine National Park in North Kalimantan for more great varieties of sea creatures.

These are just a few great picture taking locations. They are all unique and memorable.

Have you ever been to Indonesia? Indonesia is relatively an agricultural based country. With a whopping 45 of its population into agriculture, Indonesia is far from having any food crisis. Investing in their land is divided into three types of farming characterized by ownership and crops planted.

A striking 40 of the agricultural land is focused in the production of export quality crops while the remaining 60 is devoted for local consumption. A big portion of the agricultural land is found in Java, Indonesia.

Basic crops that are produced in Indonesia besides from their staple food which is rice are vegetables and fruits. This constitutes a great bulk in their agricultural lands production to ensure ample food supply in the country. Other agricultural products that are for local consumption and mostly for export include rubber, tobacco, sugar, palm oil, hard fiber, coffee, tea and cocoa.

Avoiding food follies is making use of the land wisely by planting staple food crops vegetables and fruits. Making sure that ample supply of food is produced is indeed a wise decision before investing on other crops. Indonesia is indeed a country that is wise in its land use even without any modern equipment to facilitate farming.

If you are considering visiting Indonesia, then you want to make sure you have your passport ready, plane tickets, and any other important travel documents. Exchanging currency is also important especially if you are visiting Indonesia from a country like United States. Your money may be more or less in value depending upon the exchange rate from one currency to another. Currency in Indonesia is call rupiah. One US dollar is about 8,600 rupiah. It will also be helpful to learn some basic language in Indonesia especially when it relates to money. It may difficult at first getting adjusted and understanding how the currency works but after a few months you will get the hang of it. Indonesia handles money that is mostly cash. You will rarely see merchants accepting credit cards or even traveler’s checks. They prefer to deal with their own money. There are a number of money changers and banks that will exchange your money to rupiah. If you are not sure where one is there are plenty of businesses and guides that can help or you can contact the embassy. Due to the currency rate in Indonesia, you can feel like a millionaire there although you may be classified as middle class in the US.

Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia. It is one of a cluster of 13,000 islands. Populated with 238 million people, it also has 33 provinces. During the colonial period the Dutch had minor control over this cluster of islands. Once the 20th century was here the Dutch took more control that now defines it’s current boundaries. Now and independent republic, Indonesia is home to distinct cultural and linguistic groups. Ethnically these people are Malay. Their government plays a big part in market-based economy. The government actually owns 139 market-based businesses. There are many amazing things to see in Indonesia. Indonesia houses about 120 volcanoes with 13 being currently active. The Monas National Monument which soars very high, located in Jakarta is a must see. Who can forget about the Komodo Dragon? There are only roughly 5,000 left in the wild. Indonesia only has 6 islands where they can be seen. One stop to consider is Komodo National Park, which has been designated a world park for twenty years now. All and all Indonesia is a beautiful area to consider travelling to. Full of history and culture it is sure to be pleasing to the eye and soul. A trip to never forget.

Originally known as the Dutch East Indies, the Asian nation of Indonesia comprises over thirteen thousand small and large islands in the western Pacific. Indonesia has a population of over two hundred million. An early Pacific trade center, modern Indonesia is a mosaic of different ethnic, religious, and international influences.

With a warm equatorial climate all year, temperatures vary little with the high humidity. The mountainous areas in western Sumatra, west Java, and Papua get frequent rains. Melati is the Indonesian national flower, plus the provinces have their own designated flowers. The fauna and flora diversity within Indonesia is second only to Brazil, with a blend of species from north and south Asia plus Australia mixed with local varieties.

Indonesia is divided into 33 provinces, which are in turn divided further into regencies and cities. Five provinces have special status, and in recent years the government has allowed greater provincial freedom. The largest economy in south Asia, Indonesia has a mixed private-government economy that depends greatly on exports. International economic problems rock the local economy frequently.

The top tourist attraction is Bali, an island just east of Java where Hindu influence predominates. Most of Borneo is part of Indonesia, and east of it is Sulawesi island. Over 300 ethnic groups speaking over 700 languages and dialects inhabit Indonesia. The most crowded island in the world is Java, home to the capital and largest city of Jakarta. Sumatra is the westernmost island, where Lake Toba covers over a thousand square miles.

The western half of New Guinea Island is also part of Indonesia where at 16 thousand feet, Puncak Jaya is the highest peak in the nation. Indonesia has over 150 volcanoes, and a long history of eruptions and earthquakes. Many ferries provide transportation between islands, as well as several airlines.