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Destination
There are almost as many ways of travelling around
Indonesia as there are many islands. More than 30 international
airlines fly into Indonesia, sea transportation such as speedboats
or jetfoil can be used from Singapore to the nearby islands
of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok and other islnads in the eastern
part of Indonesia.
To enhance policy development in tourism, the
government strives to develop the country's tourism industry
by creating a more favourable situation, encouraging the improvement
of accommodation, and tourism facilities, intensify well-planned
programs, building infrastuctures and promoting the country
as a world class tourist destination. As a maritime country,
Indonesia has potential cruise destination with its 80.000
lm coastline and its sea shore four times than landmass.
Indonesian coral reefs are among the most varied
and important ecosystems in the world. The best coral reefs
are in Wakatobi, while the most diverse fish species are found
around Komodo Island, Tomini Gulf and Bunaken. Other best
marine tourist places are Pulau Peucang and Pulau Panaitan
of Java's western most peninsula in the Ujung Kulon Reserve,
coral reefs of the Tangkoko Batuangus reserve in North Sulawesi,
Pulau Kasa near Ambon in Maluku Province and reefs of the
Bali Barat reserve in Bali. Besides, Borobudur Temple is still
one of potential tourist attraction to be develop a religous
related tourism destination area.
The Government has designated 116 tourist regions,
scattered throughout the country. One region is in full operation,
9 regions are in partial operation, 8 regions are under construction,
and 83 regions are still in plannig. So far, 458 tourist destinations
and tourist attactions have been identified and enhanced.
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