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Indonesia is currently suffering from some political tension and armed conflict in certain areas including Aceh. If tourists avoid areas of conflicts Indonesia is generally a safe place to visit.
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When to go: Indonesia has a fairly even climate all year round with average temperatures of about 30°C. The best times to visit Indonesia are from May to late September as you will avoid the heaviest rainfalls. Because of its size and geographical make up, temperatures may vary in different areas. Ubud is likely to be cooler that Jakarta, especially at night and people living in the deep south name July to August the ‘cold season.’
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Language: the official language of Indonesia is Bahasa Indonesia, but there are over 300 languages and dialects spoken. Indonesians prefer to speak in their regional dialect whenever possible although the majority can communicate in Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely spoken in the major cities but not commonly used in the smaller towns.
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Typical business hours:

  • Government departments: 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday; 08:00 with a two hour prayer and lunch break.
  • Retail: 10:00 to 18:00 every day.
  • Some traditional shops close on Sundays. Smaller shops may close at 17:00. Night Markets are common and close at 2:00.
  • Banking: 08:00 to 16:00 Monday to Friday (some banks open on Saturday from 08:00 to 11:30.
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