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| Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is one of Asia's most vibrant cities, and a melting pot to over 12 million people. Situated strategically on the northwest coast of Java, it is a modern metropolis with a dynamic international business and financial center and also the seat of Indonesia's central government. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monas, the National Monument. A Russian-built marble obelisk in the geographical heart of Jakarta. Standing 137 meters high topped with 35 kg of pure gold leaf symbolising the flame of freedom. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This colossal, cosmic mountain is one of humanity's most imposing creations. Nothing else like it exists. Erected 200 years before Notre Dame and Chartres cathedrals, it predates the Buddhist temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia by three centuries.
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Other info about Indonesia
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Built with more than two million cubic feet of stone, Borobudur is the world's largest stupa and the biggest ancient monument in the Southern Hemisphere.
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| Bali, the fabled 'Island of the Gods', has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. From mist-shrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes to terraced rice fields and golden beaches lapped by azur waters, every square inch of Bali offers unforgettable images that will remain in the memory forever. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bali, a tropical paradise, just a few kilometers from the far eastern tip Java.
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