Land Mass
Indonesia covers some 1,919,440 square kilometres.
Capital
Jakarta
Popular sightseeing city:
BALi
Official Language
Bahasa Indonesia
Climate
Indonesia has equatorial climate over 29C all year round but cooler in the highlands, h, heavy rain are common throughout the year.
Official Holidays
- New year day 01Jan2007
- Isalmic New year 20Jan2007
- The Prophet’s birthday 31Mar2007
- Good Friday 06Apr2007
- Ascension Day 17May2007
- Waisak (Buddha day) 01Jun2007
- The Prophet’s Ascension 10 Aug 2007
- Independence Day 17Aug2007
- Extended weekend Holiday 12 Oct 2007
- Eid Al Fitr(end of Ramadan) 13 Oct 2007
- Extended weekend holiday 15 Oct 2007
- Eid Al Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) 20 Dec 2007
- extended weekend Holiday 21 Dec 2007
- extended weekend holiday 24 Dec 2007
- Christmas day 25Dec2007
Passport and Visa
Holders of a valid Canadian passport may obtain their tourist visa upon arrival at most major airports and seaports, but travellers should check with the nearest Indonesian embassy prior to arrival. Travellers who are entering by land must obtain a visa prior to arrival at an Indonesian embassy or consulate. The cost of a three-day visa is US$10 and a 30-day visa is US$25. Travellers should arrive with the appropriate amount in U.S. dollars. All U.S. dollar bills must have been issued after 1999 and be in good condition. Visas may be extended in exceptional circumstances only (e.g. illness, natural disaster
A passport with 6months or more validity remaining
Every traveller has to complete immigration form prior to/or upon arrival. |
Population
234,693,997 (July 2007 est.)
Religion
Muslim 86.1%, Protestant 5.7%, Roman Catholic 3%, Hindu 1.8%, other or unspecified 3.4%
Electricity
The current for the whole of Indonesia is 220 volts AC at 50 cycles.
Health Requirement
No vaccinations are required (unless travelling through contaminated areas).
Immunisation against polio, typhoid, tetanus, and hepatitis A&B are strongly recommended.
Drinking water
Tap water is clean but drinking from it directly should be avoided. Bottled water is recommended.
Currency
Indonesian currency is the Rupiah (IDR).
Currency Exchange
One Candian Dollar is equivalent to approximately 8.047 Rupiah
Credit cards are only accepted at major hotels and some foreign owned restaurants. Travellers' cheques and currencies other than the US dollar are only accepted at major banks.
It is best to carry US Dollar bill sin small denominations.
Airport Tax
Airport tax for international flights from Bali and Siem Reap is US$25 per person. Tax for all domestic flights is US$6 per person.
The Canadian Embassy, in Indonesia Indonesia - JAKARTA, Embassy of Canada
Address:
World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Jl. Jend Sudirman, Kav. 29, Jakarta 12920
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 8324/JKS.MP, Jakarta, 12084, Indonesia - JAKARTA
Tel.: 62 (21) 2550-7800
Toll Free: 008-800-105-171
Fax: 62 (21) 2550-7811
E-Mail: jkrta@international.gc.ca
Internet: http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/asia/jakarta
The Consulate General of Australia in Bali can assist Canadians in an emergency (under the Canada-Australia Consular Services Sharing Agreement). The address is as follows:
Indonesia - BALI, Consulate General of Australia
Address:
alan Hayam Wuruk, No. 88B, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar, Bali
Postal Address: P.O. Box 3243, Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia - BALI
Tel.: 62 (361) 283-011 or 283-241
Toll Free: 008-800-105-171
Fax: 62 (361) 282-281
Internet: http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Indonesia
For emergency assistance after hours, call the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta and follow the instructions. You may also call the Department in Ottawa toll-free at 008-800-105-171. |
