Forget your worries with the outstanding taste of Indonesian food, enjoy Balinese massages, and dance your night away with the world-class clubs at your doorstep. From the friendly locals, rich green forests, to exceptional snorkeling and diving activities, this island is the hottest destination of choice for travelers looking for romance, adventure and serenity.
USEFUL INFO. ABOUT BALI
OFFICIAL NAME: Bali
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Presidential Republic
CAPITAL: Denpasar
POPULATION: 4 Million (approx.)
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE(S): Balinese and Indonesian
LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Balinese, Indonesia, English
CURRENCY: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
ETHINICITY: Javanese 40.2 %, Sundanese, 15.4%, Malay: 8.789%, Madurese 3.3%, Batak 3%, Bugis 2.9%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.5%, Banjarese %, Bantenese 2.1%
MAP REFERRED: ASIA
AREA: 5,780 km2
LAND: 35.03%
WATER: 64.97%
ELEVATION: 3,142 m
NEIGHBOURING PLACES
Bali is located between the Indonesian islands of Java and Lombok.
FAMOUS FOR: Sea Temples | Volcanic Mountains | Beaches | Ubud Monkey Forest | Rice Terraces | Balinese Massages | Kecak Dance | Kuta Beach | Ubud Art Market | Mount Batur | Goa Gajah | Celuk Silver | Lovina Beach | Canggu | Nightlife | Densapur Cafes | Seminyak Art
NATIONAL SYMBOLS: Garuda is the official emblem; it is a coat of arms with the 5 principles of the state - Pancasila, along with its motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika."
TIME ZONE: Central Indonesia Time (GMT+8)
DRIVING SIDE: Left
AIRPORTS IN bali: Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar Airport or Bali Airport (DPA)
Avg. Costs Per Day (Budget Travel): 520 AED
Avg. Costs Per Day (Luxury Travel): 800 AED
Network / Connectivity
The internet services in Bali, Indonesia, have come a long way- there are high -speed broadband connections available easily that are reliable to get online. The southern part of the island such as Denpasar, Sanur, Kuta, etc. have better internet quality than the north. There is 4G and fibre optics across the island and the average speed you will find in hotels and cafes is a decent 2 Mbps at minimum. Though mostly free, some of these locations may charge by the hour so do the pricing check beforehand.
Alternatively, you can also choose to buy mobile data that is faster. A SIM card with 4 GB of data costs an affordable $6 on average. With various telecom providers to choose from, you can do a comparison between Telkomsel, XL, and Smartfren to get internet speeds of upto 15 Mbps. Also, if you are planning on getting work done, there are various coworking spaces available to ensure that your productivity never slows down in Bali.
