Bali is a dream and an ideal destination for those who want a break from the routine of work or the atmosphere of the city. The island is also perfect for enjoying a honeymoon, relax with family or friends.
The total area of Bali Province is 5636.66 km² or 0.29% of total area of the Republic of Indonesia. Bali Province is administratively divided into nine districts / cities, 55 districts and 701 villages / wards.
With a population of 3.89 million in 2010, the Balinese are Hindus most. A total of 93.18% of the people adheres to Balinese Hinduism, while the rest are Muslims, Christians, and Buddhists.
History
Although there are no artifacts or records stating that Bali has been around since the stone age, it is estimated that the first people who lived in Bali emigrated from China in 2500 BC who later develop the culture of the Bronze Age around 300 BC. This culture also includes irrigation systems and rice fields that are still used today.
History of Bali is still unclear in the early centuries, although many Hindu artifacts that have been found to lead to the first century. In 500 AD is known that the first religion in Bali is Buddhist. In addition, Yi-Tsing a Chinese scholar who visited Bali in 670 AD says that he has seen the development of Buddhism in Bali.
11th century, Hindu and Javanese influence is very strong in Bali. Even when the prince's father died in 1011 AD Airlangga, he moved to East Java, Bali community uniting under one rule and lifting his brother, Son Wungsu became ruler of Bali. Java language called special Kawi used nobility is one among the many customs and habits of Java used in Bali.
When Airlangga died in the mid 11th century, Bali remains an autonomous region until 1284 AD, when the King of East Java Bali Kertanegara conquered and ruled Bali from Java. Kertanegara killed in 1292 AD and Bali once again independent until 1343 AD when re-conquered Gajah Mada of Majapahit Kingdom.
16th century, Islam spread throughout the island of Sumatra and Java while Majapahit Empire began to collapse, causing the mass displacement of nobility, clergy, artists, and artisans from Java to Bali. However, this then makes Bali affluent and enter the golden age of culture for centuries that followed. Lombok and Bali then mastered some areas in East Java.
In 1597, Dutch sailors became the first Europeans who came to Bali though initially they had no interest until the 1800s. In 1846, the Dutch again tried to colonize Bali because it has mastered the whole of Indonesia since the 1700s. Holland then sending troops to North Bali and in 1894 they were allied with the Sasak in Lombok to beat Bali. In 1911 the Dutch finally managed to master Bali.
After World War I, a sense of nationalism Indonesian society began to grow, and then deliver the Indonesian declaration of the national language in 1928. When World War II, Japan defeated the Netherlands then occupied Indonesia from 1942 to 1945. Then Japan lost the war and the Netherlands seeks to return take over Bali and Indonesia. In 1945 Indonesia successfully declaration independence by the first president Ir. Sukarno. The Dutch government finally bestow power and the Republic of Indonesia officially recognized as an independent country in 1949.
Transportation
Foreign tourists can visit Bali by using a direct flight from the country and landed at Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Air Transport
• Many direct flights from Europe, America, Australia and most of the Asian countries.
• Domestic flights to and from major cities in Indonesia landed in one of the busiest airport in Indonesia.
Maritime Transport
• The ferry to or from Java and Lombok open every day voyage. Gili Manuk liaise harbor island of Bali to Java. While the port of Padang Bai and Benoa Harbour connects the island of Bali with Lombok.
Land Transportation
• By car or bus from Java
or Lombok after crossing by ferry.
Society and Culture
Bali's reputation as a famous tourist destination has been ingrained in the minds of many people around the world. Bali is known as a beautiful island with mountains, temples, royal and terraced rice paddies.
Bali is also known as a place where the arts and cultural traditions are very prominent as well as rural atmosphere and Hindu religious life become stronger guidance in daily life.
Bali is a delightful marine tourism ranging from modern sports such as diving, sailing, rafting and surfing can be enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. This is where you can enjoy a luxurious life of food to the spa and message into the peak of perfection for your tour experience.
Culinary
As the food of Indonesia, Bali's main food is rice served with small portions, spicy vegetables and seasoning sharp taste, as well as fish or meat and almost always served with a sauce. Bali is one of the few regions in Indonesia that non-Muslim population, therefore pork roll into a special meal. There is also a "bebek betutu" cook typical manner.
In the Jimbaran area you can eat seafood while sitting on the beach. Visit in the evening with a cool atmosphere and the breeze will make your dinner unforgettable.
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