Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia Indonesia is the abbreviated RI or country in Southeast Asia, which is crossed by the equator and located between the continents of Asia and Australia as well as between the Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation consisting of 17,508 islands, therefore he is also known as Nusantara (Archipelago Between). With a population of 222 million people in 2006, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and the largest Muslim country in the world, although not officially an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic form of government, the House of Representatives, Regional Representative Council and the President is elected directly. Capital city is Jakarta. Indonesia borders Malaysia on Borneo island, with Papua New Guinea on New Guinea and East Timor on the island of Timor. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.

History of Indonesia is heavily influenced by other nations. Indonesia archipelago became an important trade region since at least the 7th century, when the kingdom of Palembang Srivijaya in religion and trade relations with China and India. Hindu kingdoms and Buddhism has been growing in the early centuries AD, followed by the traders who brought Islam, and various European powers fought each other to monopolize the spice trade in the Moluccas during the era of ocean exploration. Having been under Dutch rule, Indonesia which was called the Dutch East Indies declared its independence at the end of World War II. Indonesia's history has many obstacles, threats and challenges of natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process and a period of rapid economic change. 

From Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia consists of various ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and most politically dominant. Indonesia's national motto, "Unity in Diversity" ("It varies, but remains one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Besides having a dense population and vast territory, Indonesia has a natural area that supports the second largest biodiversity in the world. 

Indonesia currently consists of 33 provinces, five of which have a different status. Province is divided into 399 districts and 98 cities divided into districts and the longer the village, village, village, village, villages, Pekon, or other terms that accommodated by the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 32 Year 2004 on Regional Government. Each province has its own parliament and provincial governors, while the district has a district legislature and regents; then the city has a local parliament and the city mayor, all elected by the people through elections and local elections. However there is no parliament in Jakarta district or city, because the District Administration and the City Administration in Jakarta is not an autonomous region.

Province of Aceh, Yogyakarta Special Region, West Papua, and Papua has the privilege of the larger legislature and a higher degree of autonomy than other provinces. For example, Aceh has the right to form its own legal system; in 2003, Aceh began to establish Sharia law. Special Region of Yogyakarta gain status in recognition of the vital role in supporting Indonesia Yogyakarta during the Revolution. Province of Papua, formerly called Irian Jaya, got a special autonomous status in 2001. DKI Jakarta, is a specialized area of the country's capital.

Indonesia is an archipelago in Southeast Asia which has 17 504 small and large islands, about 6,000 of them are uninhabited, which spread around the equator, which gives a tropical weather. Indonesia is located at position 6 ° N - 11 ° and 95 ° 08'LS 'BB - 141 ° 45'BT and lies between the two continents of Asia and Australia / Oceania. 

Indonesia's territory extends along 3.977 mile between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Oceans. Indonesia's land area is 1.92257 million km ² and 3,257,483 km ² area waters. The island is densely populated island of Java, where half the population of Indonesia live. Indonesia consists of five major islands, namely: Java with an area of 132 107 km ², Sumatera with an area of 473 606 km ², Borneo with an area 539 460 km ², Sulawesi, with an area of 189 216 km ², and Papua with an area of 421.981 km ². Indonesia borders of islands was measured by using the territorial sea: 12 nautical miles and an exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles, the direction of the wind directions

coastal tourism part 4(parangtritis beach)

Parangtritis, Most Famous Beach in Yogyakarta

Parangtritis located 27 km south of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transport that operates up at 17:00 as well as private vehicles. Afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up to the cliffs behind the beach Gembirawati. From there we could see the whole area Parangtritis, the southern sea, down to the horizon.

Parangtritis very closely with the legendary Queen of South. Many people believe that Java is Parangtritis magical kingdom of the Queen of South gate which controls the southern ocean. Hotel Queen of the South is a luxurious resort named after this legend. Unfortunately, this resort is now open but rarely used to have a view that could make you hold your breath.

Romantic sunset on Parangtritis

When the sun is inclined to the west and the weather is sunny, it's time to have fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rental ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the rate of about Rp. 50000-100000 per half hour. Insert it into gear and pulling the clutch off the gas. Brrrrooom, 4-wheel all-terrain bike will be raced take you across the sand dune beach.

Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are more adventurous. Another option is the gig. Along the smooth surface of the sand waves were washed with 2-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is no less enjoyable. 

Bendi will bring us to the east end where the cluster of coral Parangtritis so beautiful spot is often used as pre-wedding photo shoot. The dim twilight and shadow golden sun on the water surface more and evoke a romantic atmosphere.

Parangtritis also offer excitement for those who travel with family. Kite-flying with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze which is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you have never played a kite though.Still reluctant to go home even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we could hang out there until late at night. Still did not want to go home? Do not worry, Parangtritis available at dozens of flights and accommodation at an affordable price.

coastal tourism part 3 (Siung Beach)

Siung coast, has 250 points Climbing Siung beach

 located in a remote area in the District of South Mountain, south district Tepus precisely. The distance is about 70 km from the city center, or about 2 hours drive. Reaching the beach is a motorcycle or a car of choice of many people, because it is difficult to get public transportation. Colt or bus from the city Wonosari usually only get to Tepus region, and even then had to wait for hours.

Stamina and a good vehicle performance is the primary capital to be able to reach this beach. Understandably, many challenges must be conquered, from the hill, sometimes accompanied by a sharp bend to the derivative of the heat that hit the skin when the road is surrounded by limestone hills and fields of crops. Everything is blocked since the Pathuk (first district in Gunungkidul encountered) to the beach.As if there was no option to run from the challenge. The Gaza City - Gaza Wonosari continued to Wonosari - Baron - Tepus is the most accessible path, the path has been paved smooth and perfect. Another pathway through Yogyakarta - Imogiri - South Mountain has a formidable challenge because many roads are hollow, while the path Wonogiri - Gunungkidul if taken too far from the city of Yogyakarta.

Such a phrase, "no pain to have fun then," as would a trip to the beach Siung. Pleasure, relief and peace can only be felt when it has reached the shore. Blue ocean and white sand, clean will treat a tired body. There are a number of wooden houses on the beach, a place to rest and chat with friends while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

A charm which is protruding from the rock reefs Siung. Coral reefs are huge on the west and east coast have an important role, not to add the beauty and limiting the other shore. Coral was also the basis of naming the beach, witness the triumph of the coastal areas in the past and the charm that makes this beach is increasingly recognized, at least in Asia.

Rock on which the naming of the beach is located slightly protrudes into the sea. The name is taken from the beach rocks form by Wastoyo, a local elder, resemble an ape or Siung Wanara teeth. Until now, this rock can enjoy the beauty, combined with large waves that sometimes reaches it, until the cracks laced by slowly flowing sea water, presents a dramatic sight.

Tartar apes that still stand from the ocean waves scour is also to witness the triumph of the cloves in the past. According to the story Wastoyo, the cloves at the time the trustee becomes a center of trade in the region of South Mountain. Not far from the beach, in Winangun area, there is a market. In this place also, silence and Nyai Nyai We Podi, wife of the courtiers of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.

Most of the residents Siung then worked as a farmer salt. They rely on sea water and salts of wealth as a source of livelihood. The salt produced by the citizens of this Siung who was a major commodity in the market Winangun. Although rich in various kinds of fish, not many people dare to go to sea at the time. Generally, they only catch fish on the banks.

The situation gradually deserted when Winangun market, according to the narrative Wastoyo, trafficked to Jogjakarta. The market is said to have moved from Winangun in Yogyakarta named Jowinangun, stands outside the Jobo Winangun Winganun region. Local residents have lost their livelihoods and not many people who come to this area. No telling what local people to survive.In the midst of that quiet, the beauty of the rock Siung back into play. Around 1989, a group of nature lovers from Japan utilized the coral cliffs located on the west coast as an arena rock climbing. Then, in the decade of the 90s, was a competition of Asian Climbing Gathering utilizing the coral cliff Siung Coast. Since then, the popularity Siung started to recover again.

Now, there are as many as 250 climbing routes in Siung, facilitating rock climbing sports fans. Pathway is likely to still be added, to the rule can be that the existing route with the permission of the manufacturer's previous track.

Other facilities also support the activities of rock climbing is a camping ground on the east coast. In the camping ground, the tents can be erected and fire can be set to spend the night. Requirement to use only one, do not damage the environment and disturbing the turtle habitat, such as the sign board warning contained in the camping ground which can also be used for those who just want to spend the night.

Not far from the camping ground, a wooden house on stilts that can be used as a base camp, a choice but to set up a tent. The size of the base camp large enough, enough for 10-15 people. The stage-house currency more freely enjoy the exotic beaches. Simply by talking to local residents, perhaps accompanied by some amount of money it can be used for overnight.

When the night or when there are visitors,  long-tailed monkeys would come down from the cliff to the beach. Long-tailed macaques are now increasingly rare on the coast there's also this. The existence of long-tailed macaques may also be one reason why the rock on which the naming of teeth fitted shape with a monkey, not the other animal species.

coastal tourism part 2 (sundak beach)

Sundak Beach, Dog Fights and Hedgehogs are Reaping BlessingSundak beaches not only has a fascinating natural scenery, but also keeps the story. Sundak name turned out to have the evidence that evolution can be traced geologically.

Areas described above prior to 1930 are still submerged sea. That said, the water to a region that is now a mosque, which form the rock caves were still under water. As the geological processes on the southern coast, the sea shrank and more jutting into the sea water. Rock and the area around the mosque became the new land which is then utilized coastal residents to economic activity to date.

There is a unique natural phenomenon due to the activity which eventually became the starting point of naming this beach. During the wet season, a lot of water flowing from land to sea. As a result, the plains on the east coast of splitting to form a formation like a river. The water that flows like mbedah (splitting) of sand. When the drought came, it disappeared and along parts of the sea water came in with the sand. Natural phenomenon that causes the name of the beach into Wedibedah (sand split).

The name change took place several decades later. Around the year 1976, there was an interesting event. One afternoon, a dog was running around the beach and enter the cave corals met with a sea urchin. Because the hungry, the dog was intended to take sea urchins, but the hedgehog escape. There was a fight that eventually won the dog managed to eat half of the body with sea urchin and exit the cave with pride. Actions known to the owner of the dog, named Arjasangku, which saw half of the sea urchin's body in a dog's mouth. Checking into the cave, apparently the owner found the body of sea urchin and a half remaining. Well, since then, the name changed to Sundak Wedibedah, abbreviation of asu (dog) and porcupine.

Unexpectedly, the fight was a blessing for locals. After decades of water shortages, residents finally found the springs. Initially, the wonder dog owner because the dog out of the cave with dripping wet. Hypothesis, in the cave there is water and the dog had drowned while pursuing porcupines. After trying out some investigations, the prediction turned out correct. Be present, the water in a cave used for the purpose of living. From inside the cave, now installed pipes to connect with people. The findings of this spring treat disappointments as well established populations were inundated by sea water.

Well, if the condition in 1930 just as was said above, can be expected conditions hundreds of years earlier. Certainly very many organisms that take advantage of rock bottom that is now the cave and what is now the mainland. Therefore, many archaeologists believe that as a consequence of geological processes that exist, many organisms that left and piled into a fossil. About what fossils are found, it has so far not been much research reveals.

Besides offering a silent witness to history, Sundak also offers an evening of fun. You can enjoy the night wind while ordering raw fish to be grilled with a friend. By paying a few thousand, you can buy wood for fuel. If you are lazy, so that messages are cooked ready to eat. What is clear, do not be confused to find a place to stay. Visitors can sleep anywhere, set up a tent, or just lying on the shop bench when unused nights. Darkness does not need to fuss, is not boring if you live on brightly lit?

If you want to, interact with people can be a revelation. You can find out how people live, their culture, and of course new people who might be able to change your outlook on life. Mbah Tugiman meet the usual vigil in the parking lot or Mbah Arjasangku could be an option. They are one of the elders at the beach Sundak. Talking to them makes you not just see the evidence of history but also get stories from people who witnessed how the history engraved. Come, all of which there've been waiting for!

coastal tourism part 1

In the south of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches.
1. Indrayanti Beach

Located on the east Coast Sundak restricted coastal cliff is one of the beaches that serve a different scene than the other beaches in Gunung kidul. Not only is adorned with white sand, coral reefs and clear blue water as calling tourists to throw themselves into it, Indrayanti Beach also features a row of restaurants and cafes and inns that will pamper travelers. Diverse menu ranging from seafood to fried rice to the message in a restaurant overlooking the beach. In the evening, gazebo-gazebo at the beach would look beautiful as flickering lights illuminated. Enjoy dinner at the cafe is accompanied by the strains of the wind and the waves will be an unforgettable romantic experience. 

The mention of the name of the previous Indrayanti Coast reap much controversy. Indrayanti not the name of the beach, but the name of the cafe and restaurant owners. Since the name is emblazoned on the board Indrayanti cafe and restaurant name beach, eventually people call this beach by beach name Indrayanti. While the government named this beach as the beach Return of Shawwal. But the name Indrayanti much more popular and more commonly known than the Return of Shawwal. Private sector involvement in the management of Coastal Indrayanti apparently helped bring a positive impact. Unlike the other beaches are a bit dirty, along the shoreline Indrayanti look clean and free from litter. This is because the manager did not hesitate to impose a fine of Rp. 10,000 for each waste disposed by tourists in vain. Indrayanti therefore be a comfortable place to visit.