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Indonesia, A Brief History and Geography

Why Indonesia?

Indonesia is an archipelagic country with more than 17,000 islands and a population of more than 270 million people. That puts Indonesia as the fourth most populous country in the world. The figures also show the diversity of the nation's culture, ethnicity, religion, and language.

Every year, foreign tourists who come to Indonesia continue to grow. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the number of foreign tourist arrivals in 2016 increased by 8.28 percent compared to the same period last year. Even many of the foreign tourists who decided to settle in Indonesia.

Here are some reasons why studying in Indonesia is the right choice :

1. Low Cost of Living in Indonesia

The cost of living in Indonesia is cheaper than living in other countries such as Singapore, America and Switzerland. Indonesia is known as one of the most affordable places to live due to the low prices of accommodation, food and transportation. The average cost of living in Indonesia is around IDR 4,000,000 - IDR 5,000,000 (approximately $300 - $400) per month. Tuition fees are also very competitive compared to other foreign countries. The average tuition fee for a Bachelor's degree program ranges from USD 668,000 - 1,400. Scholarships are also available for foreign students and local students.

2. Friendly Locals

As you know that Indonesia is called a "Friendly Country". the people are very friendly and helpful. Even if you barely know the Indonesian world, Indonesian people will try to communicate and help you. Indonesian people are famous for their smiling and friendly characteristics. This is what makes foreigners feel more valued while on vacation or living in Indonesia. In addition, the Indonesian people will be happy to help foreigners who are lost and sometimes the Indonesian people will generously take them to their destination.

And here are some vocabulary that can be understood when it comes to Indonesia:
1. Thank You : Terima Kasih
2. How Much Is It? : Berapa harganya?
3. It's so Delicious : Ini sangat enak
4. Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening/Night : Selamat Pagi/Siang/Sore/Malam
5. Expensive: Mahal

3. Abundance of Culinary in Indonesia

Indonesia is a country rich in spices and all kinds of food. In fact, there are several Indonesian culinary delights that are included in UNESCO's world cultural heritage such as: Rendang, Nasi Goreng, Lumpia, Tempe

Indonesian food is well known all over the world. The taste is very savory, fresh and unique because most Indonesian dishes contain unique aromatic herbs and spices. In addition, Indonesia has a variety of International Foods to choose from such as Western Food, Japanese Food, Chinese Food, Indian Food, Turkey Food and many others. All these delicious foods can be easily found in every corner of the building at very affordable prices.

4. The Beauty of Indonesia's Natural Wealth

Indonesia is famous for its very beautiful natural wealth, ranging from natural wealth on land and under the sea. Even the world has recognized the beauty of Indonesia, and several beaches in Indonesia are known as the Best Diving Spot and Best Surfing Spot. The open nature with various tourism characteristics of mountains, caves, forests, rivers, waterfalls, beaches and underwater beauty increasingly makes foreigners happy to exploit Indonesia.

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