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<text id=93CT1728>
<title>
Indonesia--Travel
</title>
<history>
Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
</history>
<article>
<source>CIA World Factbook</source>
<hdr>
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Climate and clothing: Indonesia is hot and humid year round,
with an average temperature of 27 C (80 F) and average humidity
of 83% during the rainy season (November-April) and 75% the
rest of the year. Lightweight cotton and synthetic clothes are
worn year round, with two changes per day frequently required.
</p>
<p> Customs: Visas are not required of tourists staying less than
60 days who arrive at recognized international airports or
seaports. Most of Indonesia's popular destinations, including
Jakarta and Bali, are recognized international entry points, but
those planning to enter Indonesia at other points or planning
a stay longer than 60 days should obtain visas from the
Indonesian Embassy or consulates in the United States. No
immunizations are required for entry.
</p>
<p> Health: The general level of sanitation and health is below
US standard. Tuberculosis, malaria, dengue fever, hepatitis A
and B, typhoid fever, cholera, parasitic, and some sexually
transmitted diseases are prevalent. Five cases of AIDS have
been officially reported in Indonesia. The prudent traveler can
avoid most or all health hazards, however, by taking care in
eating and drinking and, if recommended by a physician, taking
preventive measures, such as immunizations. Malaria
suppressants are recommended for those traveling outside of
Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, and the southern tourist areas of
Bali. Sanitary standards in Indonesia's international class
hotels are adequate to excellent.
</p>
<p> Although doctors are less numerous and less well-trained than
in the United States, adequate routine medical care is available
in all major cities. Emergency services are inadequate outside
major cities. US brands of nonprescription drugstore items are
scarce, but Indonesian brands and some European equivalents are
available.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Although local telephone service is
irregular, satellite service to the United States, is generally
good. Indonesia spans three time zones and Jakarta time is 12
hours ahead of eastern standard time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Metered taxis are available in most major
cities. Bus service is generally overcrowded and pedicabas and
motorized pedicabs can be dangerous. Increasing numbers of
thefts have been reported on public transport, especially in
Jakarta and Bali. There is interurban rail service on Java.
Garuda Indonesia Airways, and local airlines provide domestic
service between most cities.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
April 1989.
</p>
</body>
</article>
</text>