20 Lists of What is Indonesia Known For

1. Bali



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 Bali

No one will deny that Bali is the most Popular Tourist destination in South Asia. An Island which is part of Province of Indonesia. Sometimes Bali even is More Popular than Indonesia itself.

Bali isn't an Island, honestly some islands but all of them are known as Bali. Most visitors come from Australia as Indonesian neighborhood. Visitor usually spend or budget needed about 25$ to 30$ a day in Bali. 

People of Bali are really friendly, most of the residents are Hindu. You Can call or adressed young man 'Bli' and Old man 'Bapak', Young girl  'Mbak' and Old woman 'Ibu'. Or if you confused, it is polite to address everyone with 'Kamu or Anda'.  

Some Favorite spots in Bali are Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, Mount Kawi, Luhur Batu Karu, Tanah Lot Sunset Tour, Seawalker Sanur Bali, Jatiluwih Green Land, Ubud Tanah Lot, Sekumpur Waterfalls, Sangeh Monkey Forest, Sebatu, Taman Nusa, and many more. 

One bad thing that also maybe known by the world about Bali is Bali Bombing 2002 and 2005 But now Bali is really a safe place to visit. 

2. Tempeh


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Tempeh


Tempeh is a popular traditional Soy Product from Indonesia, Originated from Java of Indonesia. It is a fermentation that binds soybeans into cake form. You can easily find tempeh in restaurant in America, Europe, and in some countries in Asia like Japan, Korea, and others. 

3. Indomie


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Indomie

Indomie is an instant noodles which is produced with Indonesian spices, Noodle manufacture is quite big in Indonesia with market share almost 72%, Indomie are exported to Australia, singapure, malaysia, japan, Europe, America and many others countries even Indomie is also produced in Africa now. Negative thing about Indomie, It isn't really healthy and it is only good to be consumed  maximum once a week. :)

4. Barack Obama

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama went to Indonesian Elementary school, he spent several years in Indonesia when he was a kid in 1965. :)

5. Borobudur Temple

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                      Borobudur Temple



Borobudur Temple take place in Central Java of Indonesia. Borobudur Temple is The biggest Buddhist Temple in The world, it is has 504 Buddha Statues. Buddhists from Many Countries Come to Borobudur for religion ceremony every Year. 


6. Sumatra Coffee

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You can buy Sumatra Coffee from Starbucks  around the world. Sumatra Coffee originated from an island in western side of Indonesia which is also Called pulau sumatera or Sumatra Island.

7. Luwak Coffee or Coffee Luwak

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Coffee Luwak

Coffee Luwak is the most expensive coffee in the world, it is abput 300$ a pound. Why? Because we can't force Luwak (cat-like animal) To poop all the time, :) Many people believe that coffee luwak can cured several disease but i don't know for sure what disease it can be cured. 

Luwak Coffee is made from undigested coffee bean that poops out by Luwak animal. I once watch in television that they now put some Luwak animal in cage and feed them and wait the Luwak to poop out the coffee bean, i mean they make it into real business but people say that coffee bean from wild Luwak is still the best. 

You can try to pet some Luwak in Your home and feed them with coffee berry, outside you can drink coffee luwak everyday, Luwak animal is also cute just like Monster Chipmunk. :)

8. Orang Utan

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Orang Utan

They really looked like Human, with their big hand and their beautiful/handsome face but full of hair. That's the only reason that make them stay outside Human species, they are hairy. I can't imagine if their body isn't hairy. 

Orangutan can only be found in Indonesia Rainforests Jungle, Island of Borneo and Island of Sumatra.


9. Dragon

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Dragon

Indonesia is the only country which still have Dragon. But we won't attack any country just because we have them. Honestly Indonesia dragon can't fly anymore, they are called Komodo Dragon that born without wings and fire breathing. However you can't touch them, because people believe that their saliva has poison that more dangerous than fire breathing. :) 

You can Find Komodo Dragon in their island which is Called Komodo Island, it is a place in Lombok of Indonesia. Lombok is a city next to Bali Island. So If you visit Bali, don't forget to see the only dragon species that still existed here in Indonesia.

10. Kibut or Bungai Bankai Raksasa

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Kibut indonesian Amorphophallus titanum


Kibut is a giant flower from sumatra island of Indonesia, it is known with Latin name as Amorphophallus titanum .

Bunga Bankai means Corpse Flower, it is called Corpse because this flower is producing bad smell. This flower is now protected by Indonesian Goverment. No one can pick them, outside you will be jailed for doing that this flower is also too big to put into any bag. Kibut can grow up to 1.5 meters of height.

11. Om Telolet Om


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Viral video om telolet om


I don't really know how to explain this. But Om telolet Om is a viral video from Indonesia. You can watch it in youtube with the same keyword. 

12. Nasi Padang

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 Nasi Padang

It isn't restaurant or maybe it can be called restaurant too. Nasi padang is just like traditional rice stalls from Sumatra of Indonesia. They are really delicious and you will gonna be addicted to eat them, if you want too try, i suggest you to offer Rendang.  

13. Nasi Goreng

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Nasi Goreng

Indonesian staple food is Rice. It isn't strange that maybe once upon on time, our ancestors try to fry them and found that it was delicious and that whats happened that make Nasi goreng become one of popular food in Indonesia until now. 

14. Tolak angin 

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Tolak angin 

Tolak Angin is Finest Herbal Recipe or like liquid Drug, a herbal tonic or Jamu. Tolak angin is produced by big manufacture in Indonesia and it has been exported to some countries. 

Tolak angin is really safe and healthy. It is packed into plastic sachet and sold quite cheap. Tolak angin will help you to cure common cold, dizziness and if you feeling tired after doing training or doing your daily activity. The best time to drink is when you as a passenger in a long travel or after dinner before sleeping. Don't drink Tolak angin while you are driving because it can make you feel sleepy.

15. Sumatra Benzoin

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It is a balsamic resin from Sumatra of Course. Usually used as perfume base material.

16. Krakatoa Eruption

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 Krakatoa Eruption

Deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption was happened 1883.

17. Toba Supervolcanic eruption

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Toba Supervolcanic eruption


It was occured about 75000 years ago and created a lake in Sumatra which is called Lake Toba as one of the biggest lake in world.

18. Javanese People

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Javanese People

an ethnic group in Java island of Indonesia. Population of Javanese people more than 100 millions.

19. Agnes Monika

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Agnes Monika

Most Famous Female Singer - songwriter from Indonesia. 

20. GBK Stadium or Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

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GBK Stadium or Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

GBK is the second Largest stadium in the world.






























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