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Sulawesi Island

Well known as ‘Orchid Island’ unofficially namely because Sulawesi shaped like a tropical orchid. With an area of 172,000sqkm filled with high mountains, misty valley and lakes is the 3^rd largest island in Indonesia. It is divided into 3 provinces of North Sulawesi, South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi. And for those adventurers, this island might be a wonderful opportunity for you to explore the beauty of Sulawesi as it has geysers and hot springs that hard to resists, most visited are at Karumengan, Kinilow, Lahendong, Leilem and Makule. One of the hot spot that you may want to check out is the Fort Rotterdam built since 1660 by Sultan Ala which used to protect the town from pirates which now is beautifully restored. Horseracing and bullock racing at Ranomuut are one of the popular activities found in this tropical island.

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Famous Landmark – The Old Batavia in Jakarta
Region including Sunda Kelapa, Pasar Ikan, Luar Batang, Kali Besar, Taman Fatahillah and Glodok with approximately about 139 hectare was the beginning growth of the big city, Jakarta. Early 16 century, this Port City was seized by Fatahillah and replaced the name of his city to Jayakarta. Later in 1620 this city was dwelled by VOC Netherlands that changed into Batavia.

The legacy of the old city has not been forgotten as you can still see the architecture of the building with European and Chinese design from the early 17 century to 20^th century. Nevertheless, Batavia is still maintained as the area of restoration until now.

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Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia located at Java houses about 8 million peoples. Jakarta is the hub of the nation’s economic, cultural and political center. Due to its huge population, Jakarta is so dense that you will find luxurious houses are next to road-side shacks and don’t be alarmed to see cars fighting for space with huge buses and so much more. And in Jakarta, you will not be bored from day till late night.

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