Virtual Field-Trip

Briana

Marchylia Pratikto

Indo
Diverse in Culture:
Various in Traditions Unique Regions Many Exquisite Islands
Largest Archipelago

Tropical
Interesting to Look at

Airfare
Total Fare: $13,104.40
Date /Time Feb 1st 2012. Depart 9:45 AM Philadelphia Int airport Arrive 10:49 AM New York,Newark, NJ (EWR- Liberty) Flight Time 1 hr 4 min

Connect Time in NY (New York) 4 hrs 36 mins Feb 1st, 2012 3:25 PM New York, Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty) 8.25PM+ 1 day Hong Kong (HKG) 16 hr 0 min

Connect Time : In HK (Hong Kong) 13 hrs 5 mins Feb 3rd, 2012 9:30 AM Hong Kong (HKG) 1:15 PM Jakarta, Djakarta ID ( CGK) 4 hr 45 mins

Total Time : 39hr 30 mins Return Feb 18th,2012 10:05 PM Jakarta, Djakarta ID (CGK) 7:15 AM +1 day Tokyo, Japan( NRT- Narita) 7 hr 10 mins

Connect Time: Tokyo 9 hours 25 mins Feb 19th, 2012 4:40 PM Tokyo, Japan (NRT- Narita) 3:01 PM Washington, DC (IAD- Dulles) 12 hr 21 min

Connect Time : Washington, DC 1 hour 50 mins

Feb 19th, 2012 Washington, DC (IADDulles) 5:53 PM Philadephia, PA (PHL) 1 hr 2 mins

Travel Time: 31 hr 48 mn

Monetary Exchange Rate

1.00 USD (U.S. Dollar-$) = 9,034.80 to 9,095.00 IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)

 Indonesia Sea World

We are going to discover and learn about the different marine life in Indonesia

Amusement Park

National Monument Flame-shape top means: never extinguished spirit of Indonesian people Bronze metal weighs 14.5 tons, plated with 35 kilograms of gold.

Safari We are going to learn about the different wildlife of Indonesia

www.tamansafari.com

A villa that displays big house that represent may international designs

Buddhist Temple/Monument

Shore

appetizer/comfort food of rich-flavored pancake with two versions: a sweet one, Martabak Manis (sweet) the savory/salty one, Martabak Telur (egg) similar to Crepe

A dish of marinated, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce

(steamed, coconut rice) steamed rice cooked in coconut milk dish

Indonesian meatball or meat paste made from beef surimi and is similar in texture to the Chinese beef ball, fish ball, or pork ball

Given that a large majority of Indonesians are Muslim, it is best for women to avoid revealing clothing and heavy make-up. Respect the local tradition

The head is considered sacred and should never be touched especially those of children

When sitting with others, do not cross legs, it is considered impolite

Saving face is a big part of the culture. It is expected to not say anything bad to anyone, especially in formal meetings or in front of others

Always shake hands, pass, or receive an object with the right hand.

There is almost no touching between men and women while conversing. Kissing and hugging, and excessive touching between sexes in public is to be avoided at all costs

A slight bow is polite when saying hello and goodbye to a host

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Sharia Law/Islamic Law (Indonesia is the worlds biggest Muslim country):

influences the legal code in most Muslim countries. The word sharia means "the path" or "the path to water

Indonesians drive on the left side of the street (British style)

Gambling is illegal in Indonesia

The legal smoking age is 18 and is becoming increasingly enforced as well.

Penalties for possession, acquisition, and trafficking of drugs are severe and include mandatory life imprisonment in local jails and death

In more conservative areas of Indonesia, it is against the law to listen to punk rock. If caught the result is a shaved head, meant to spiritually cleanse the person. Violators are also jailed to be morally rehabilitated.

Indonesia is the largest archipelago country in the world. Archipelago means chain or cluster of islands. Indonesia is made up of about 17,508 islands. About 6,000 of these islands are inhabited by people

The largest islands of Indonesia are - Java, Sumatra, New Guinea, Sulawesi and Kalimantan

As it is close to the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate. Average temperatures vary very little through the year, ranging from about 79 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit.

About 86% of the population is Muslim and 9% are Christians.

There are more than 500 languages and dialects spoken in Indonesia

Indonesia is an Asian country with a population of about 237 million people, making it the fourth largest country in the world in terms of population

The national motto of Indonesia is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity)

The local name of Indonesia is Tanah Air Kita, which means Our Land and Water

Indonesia is counted amongst the largest producers of nutmeg in the world.

Indonesia is home to some of the rarest creatures in the world, including miniature deer, fish that climb trees to catch insects, and spiders that catch and devour small birds in giant webs.

Java Island of Indonesia is one of the initial places in the world where ape-man lived. Even the skull of an ape-man was found buried in ice there

Indonesia is home to Komodo dragon (varanus komodoensis), the largest lizard in the world. They can grow to a length of 10 feet (over 3 meters), with an average length of 8 feet (2.5 meters) and weight of 200 lbs (91 kg)

Rafflesia Arnoldii- aka Stinking Flower, the largest individual flower on earth. It has a strong odor of decaying flesh. It located in Sumatra Island, Indonesia. It is rare and hard to locate

Indonesia spreads over "Ring of Fire", situated in Western Pacific. It has over 400 active volcanoes and bears over 3 earthquakes per day.

Indonesia is a country of many islands with various cultures within. Abruptly of 17,508 18,306 islands, inhabited and habited. Dialogues of about 700 are spoken.

Its various and plentiful natural resources, especially the abundant spices is what lured/attracted the Spain, the Dutch, and the Portuguese. Back in the 1500s, spices became the key-trading of Portuguese, and then taken over by the Dutch later on. Around the 19th century, is when the Spain and the Dutch started to penetrate other Indonesian trading goods, such as coffee.

Throughout three centuries, Indonesia was brought about by the oppressive colonial rule, till around the 20th century. August 17, 1945, is when Indonesia gained its independence, which after the WWII and its 4 years of guerrilla war led by the nationalist.

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