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Bali is nestled between Australia on the south and mainland Asia on the north is the country of Indonesia. . And the picturesque island paradise of Bali is the perfect destination in this island nation. Bali offers something for everyone. If you want to just laze around and relax under the sun, then there are countless sandy beaches waiting for you – the warm blue water and the white coast line in this tropical paradise is in wait for you.
Or do you prefer a more active break? You can explore the dense tropical jungles of the interiors and the barren volcanic hillsides. Then there are rice and paddy fields and mountain streams too. If you want to take a dip and do some diving and snorkeling, then there are beautiful coastal reefs as well. Bungy jumping, fishing, cruising, camping and rafting are some of the other activities you can indulge in while you are at Bali.
Please click the links on the left or visit the Bali site map to learn more about the various attractions in Bali and the activities you can get busy with. Plus you will also learn about how to reach Bali, the essentials, the various entertainment options and also the history of the place.
The earliest people to reach Bali were the Austronesian's who came here from Taiwan about 4,000 years back. And Cornelis de Houtman, the Dutch explorer, is said to be the first European who arrived here in 1597. Since then there has been a strong Dutch influence as they ruled Bali for hundreds of years until Imperial Japan colonized the island during World War II.
But today the people of Bali are mostly Hindus and the second most popular religion is Islam. This has made the island a place of diversity and observing the arts and cultural variations is also an interesting study.
Thousand of tourists from the neighboring areas and also from across the world comes to Bali making the island the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia .
Australia
Australia is a great place to visit and very close to Bali.
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