about Indonesia Language

Indonesia Language

 

Is something in Indonesia is as vast as the number of islands then it has to be Indonesia language. There are a staggering 583 different languages and dialect spoken in Indonesia. The archipelagos in the country carry different dialects of different islands of the various provinces. The change in the dialect probably is attributed to the presence of different ethnic groups in the country.

Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is regarded as the most spoken language in Indonesia. This language is also considered as the national language. Indonesian or Bahasa Indonesia was rewarded with this cibeted title after the liberation of the country in 1945. This language bears similarity to the language of Malay. The script followed to document this language is Roman and is based on European Orthography. This language is followed as the medium for education and official communication as well. Even the media in the country uses Bahasa Indonesia as its official language. The language is often referred to as Bahasa only by the foreigners though it means only ‘language’ in general.

English is the most accepted foreign language and is presently widely spoken. Other foreign language that has some presence in the bigger cities is Dutch whereas French is slowly gaining popularity especially in the bigger hotels and restaurants which serves to the foreign clientele.

There are other different and distinct languages present in the country as well. Some of these are: Acehnese, Sasak, Batak, Sundanese, Ambonese, Javanese, Dayak, Minahasa, Tetum of Timor Toraja, Buginese, Halmahera, Ceramese, and several other Irianese languages. These different languages present the canvas of different cultures in the country which is further enhanced by the different dialects in which they are spoken.

The official language of Indonesia is often regarded as one of the easiest foreign languages to learn for the foreigners. The unsophisticated and regular grammar along with the easy phonology has made it easier to learn the language.

about Indonesia Communications

Indonesia Communications

 

Indonesia Communications at a glance:

Radio broadcast stations: AM 678, FM 43, shortwave 82 (1998)

Television broadcast stations: 41 (1999)

Internet hosts: 62,036 (2003)

Internet users: 8 million (2002)

For tourists they can stay connected to every corner of the world by logging on to the net. There are many Internet cafes available in the main towns and resorts
Indonesia Communications – Emergency numbers

Emergency Card Replacement/Telephone Service Center 00 6221 521 6111/6222/6333/6555

Authorizations (24 Hours) 00 6221 521 6666
Telephony Statistics in Indonesia
Telephones - main lines in use: 9.99 million (2004)
Telephones - mobile cellular: 30 million (2004)
Telephone system: domestic service fair, international service good
Domestic: Inter Island microwave system and HF radio police net; domestic satellite communications system
International: satellite earth stations - 2 Intelsat (1 Indian Ocean and 1 Pacific Ocean) Indonesia Communications: Telephone in Indonesia
The international access code for Indonesia is +62. The outgoing code for the country is 001 or 008 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 00144 for the United Kingdom). You are not required to dial the first zero of the area code. Each City/area has its own code, which are very much in use, e.g. 36 for Bali and 21 for Jakarta.
If you want operator-assisted international calls, dial 101. The local mobile phone operators use GSM networks. CDMA has not hit the market yet. Most of these cellular service operators have roaming agreements with most international operators, to provide seamless cover to their subscribers.
The United States Government also supports Emergency Communications in Indonesia, with the objective of developing an effective strategy to communicate critical emergency information to the communities. For the same purpose, U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) awarded a grant to Indonesia’s Meteorological and Geophysics Agency (BMG) in 2006

Irian Jaya Indonesia

Irian Jaya Indonesia

With its excellent natural magnificence, Irian Jaya, Indonesia offers a peaceful atmosphere, which draws the attention of those visitors who want to spend their holidays in a quiet ambience. The spectacular landscape of Irian Jaya, Indonesia comprises the wildest jungles, which are almost impassable, timeless snow covered mountain ridges over 5,000 meters high, with walls fall hundreds meters down, small glacier lakes, many picturesque beaches and vast stretches of marshlands. The imperturbable lush fields kiss the foot of the high mountains. Rivers cut through dark forests, which are filled with crocodile and slowly but surely discharge the water into the sea.

The land of Irian Jaya, Indonesia is the house of the highest peaks of the central mountain range is such as Puncak Jayawijaya (5,500 meters), Gunung Trikora (5,160 meters) and Gunung Yamin (5,100 meters). The largest lakes of this region are Paniai, Ronbenbai and Sentani.

The indigenous people of Irian Jaya, Indonesia are separated into almost 250 sub-groups as the physical features, language, customs, artistic expression and culture of Irian Jaya, Indonesia is completely different with each other. But, the 250 sub-groups of this area are belong to the Melanesian race and are interrelated to the people residing in the islands along the southern rim of the Pacific. The local people of the Irian Jaya, Indonesia still uphold their inherited customs and traditions, which are almost far away from the foreign influences. The changes are taken place among the coastal people, those who have the connection with the outside world.

Irian Jaya, Indonesia is well known as the land, where Bird of Paradise is found. Copper, oil, timber and sea products like fish and shrimps are the main products of Irian Jaya, Indonesia. Irian Jaya, Indonesia is known as the "wild east" of Indonesia.

There are a number of interesting places located in and around Irian Jaya, Indonesia, which are listed below:

Jayapura

World War II quarters of General Douglas Mc Arthur's
The Museum Jayapura
Cenderawasih University campus
Tanjung Ria Beach
Biak
Cenderawasih Bay
Japanese caves are found near Ambroben.
Supiori Island

Kasuarina Cape
Sorong town
The Asmat
Lake Sentani

Festivals of Irian Jaya, Indonesia:
Cultural Festival -August 2nd Week at Jaya Pura
Munara Art and Cultural Festival - August 2nd Week at Biak Numfor
Baliem Cultural Festival - August 3rd at Wamena
Asmat Cultural Festival -October 3nd week at Merauke

How to get to Irian Jaya, Indonesia:
Regular flights are accessible between Jayapura, Jakarta and Ujung Pandang. Weekly flights are accessible to and from Ambon, Surabaya and Bali.

Regular service of PT. Pelni are accessible between Jakarta, Surabaya Ujung Pandang, and Jayapura in relaxed passenger ships.

The surrounding area of Jayapura such as Skyline and Lake Sentani can be visited to take a minibus. Biak well connected through air and sea with Jayapura.