Information about Bali
Bali… Noisy, picturesque, colorful, lively and enchanting, the island is one of the best paradise islands in the world.
During your vacation in Bali, you will learn what luxurious tropical nature is, enjoy the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean and secluded exotic beaches, discover such an unusual, but at the same time so delicious Balinese cuisine, get great pleasure from Balinese massage and spa in Bali.
Bali is different for everyone, but at the same time, every traveler will feel like **in paradise** to come to this fabulous corner of the globe. Among travelers, it has been named Bounty Island, Island of Gods, Island of a Thousand Temples, Treasure of the Indonesian Archipelago, Pearl of Indonesia.
Geography of Bali ( Indonesia )
The island of Bali is part of the Indonesian (Malay) archipelago, located in Southeast Asia. Bali is under the jurisdiction of the Republic of Indonesia (Bali Province).
From the south, the island of Bali is washed by the Indian Ocean, from the north by the Bali Sea of the Pacific Ocean.
From the west, Bali is separated from the island of Java by the Bali Strait, and from the east by the Lombok Strait from the island of Lombok.
Bali is a secluded tropical island. The area of Bali is 5780 km2, the length is 150 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south.
A mountain range stretches from west to east of Bali. There is a zone of high volcanic activity here. In the northeastern part of the island there are two great volcanoes Gunung Agung (3142 m) and Gunung Batur (171 to 7 m).
The mountain range divides the island into two parts. North Bali is characterized by a relatively dry climate favorable for growing coffee crops. The southern region is a terrace stretching from north to south, on which rice is grown. Numerous rivers flow through gorges with lush vegetation.
The capital of Bali is the city of Denpasar (population about 500,000 inhabitants)
Bali resorts are Kuta, Semenyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran.
Bali time is 4 hours ahead of Moscow time (there is no daylight saving time)
Climate of Bali (Indonesia)
Due to Bali’s equatorial-monsoon climate, Bali’s seson lasts all year round.
However, there are 2 sesons in Bali: dry (April – October) and wet (November – March), the largest amount of precipitation falls in January-February. In some areas of Bali, the difference between the seasons is almost imperceptible.
During the dry season, the skies are cloudless almost daily and the weather is clear.
During wet seson, precipitation falls locally, as a rule, at night in the form of short-term tropical showers (1-2 hours), the rest of the time the sun shines.
Average annual air temperature on the island of Bali
26-30 degrees, the water temperature in the ocean is not lower than 26 degrees.
Population of Bali
In total, about 3.5 million people live in Bali (according to 2010 data). The population of Bali is the result of a mixture of such nationalities as Malays, Melanesians, Indians, Chinese. The main part of the population of Bali is concentrated in the south of the island.
The Balinese are very tolerant, cheerful, hospitable and charming people.
Religion of Bali
Bali is called the Island of the Gods and the Island of a Thousand Temples. In every traditional Balinese house there is a small temple with an altar and everything necessary for performing rituals.
The ancient temples of Bali are unique in their location and have gained popularity all over the world.
The overwhelming majority of Balinese (90%) profess *Hinduism* – this is a unique worldview that arose as a result of many years of merging Hinduism, Buddhism and ancient primitive beliefs* About 5% of the population are Muslims. They live mainly in Denpasar, Singaraj and small coastal towns.
It should be noted that the Balinese are tolerant people, they respect and understand adherents of any religion.
Language in Bali (Indonesia)
The official state language in Bali is Indonesian, but Balinese is also spoken in Bali, which is the national language of the island of Bali. In tourist areas, many locals speak English. All guides in Bali of the Nata Bali Tour team speak Russian.
What kind of money in Bali
The currency of Bali is the Indonesian rupiah.
In circulation you will find banknotes in denominations of 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 rupees.
There are also coins in denominations of 100, 500 and 1,000 rupees.
Exchange wabutt in Bali. Course
The exchange rate in Bali is volatile and ranges from 11,000 to 13,000 rupees per dollar.
Banknotes in denominations of $10, $20, $50, as well as old-style banknotes (for example, dollars of 1997) are exchanged at an undervalued rate.
Therefore, in Bali, it is most profitable to take new dollars with a face value of $ 100.
At the airport, the rate is not profitable, but you can change a small amount (no more than $ 100). This money is quite enough for dinner and small expenses on the day of arrival.
Be careful only in banks and exchange offices at banks. Do not change money in souvenir traps with a suspiciously high rate. Count the money yourself without leaving the cash register, as they say (be careful with the number of zeros!)
Telephone communication in Bali or how to call in Bali ( from Bali )