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About Bali

With the reputation of being one of the most beautiful and diverse tourist spots in Asia, Bali annually attracts almost 1,000,000 visitors from around the world.

Geographically, Bali is situated between the islands of Java and Lombok. Bali is small, stretching approximately 140 km from east to west, and 80 km from north to south. The tallest of a string of volcanic mountains that run from the east to the west is Gunung Agung, which last erupted in 1963. Loacted just 8o south of the Equator, Bali boasts a tropical climate with just two seasons (wet and dry) a year with an average temperature of around 28oC. The wide and gently sloping southern regions play host to Bali’s famed rice terraces, which are among some of the most spectacular in the world. In the hilly, northern coastal regions, the main produce is coffee, copra, spices, vegetables, cattle and rice.

Bali Info
31 July 2006, 18:06:52 (213 hits)
With a reputation as being one of the most beautiful and diverse tourist spots in Asia, Bali Attracts at most 1.000.000 visitor a year, From all around the world.

Culture
31 July 2006, 17:58:49 (131 hits)
HISTORY Although there are no artifacts or records dating back to the Stone Age, it is believed that the first settlers on Bali migrated from China around 2500 B.C. By the Bronze era, around 300 B.C. quite an evolved culture existed on Bali. The complex system of irrigation and rice production, still in use today, was established around this time.

Arts and Artists
31 July 2006, 17:49:50 (152 hits)
Artistically, Bali is a melting pot of cultures and traditions. The Balinese have a natural capacity for absorbing different cultural elements and blend them with their own, to produce dynamic new hybrids. Over the years, Bali has been the recipient of numerous influences; Chinese, Buddhist, Indian, Hindu, Javanese, and most recently, Western.

Bali and Beyond
31 July 2006, 17:48:37 (153 hits)
For those of you who feel like getting around Bali, this is your chance to get out and see the sights. The following pages let you know where to go and how to get there. So if you need a break from the beach, start read on...