Bali as a Tourist Destination

Bali is Indonesia's tourism icon in the eyes of the world. Bali is a center of tourism in Indonesia and also as one of the region's leading tourist destination in the world. Because, Bali has been recognized by many parties have a high image or reputation in the field of tourism.The word "Island of Paradise" is used as a nickname island of Bali and not without reason, the combination of hospitality of the people, culture and customs of the amazing impregnated by values of spirituality, natural beauty of mountains and spectacular beaches with beautiful white sand beaches and gentle seas have made the Bali become an attractive tourist destination. A variety of attractions and sights make the island of Bali as the belle of tourism both to the domestic and international tourists. Hundreds of accommodations ranging from economical to luxury such as villas with private pools scattered in various places in Bali.

Bali is very rich in the arts. All branches of the arts grow and thrive in the life of the Balinese people, including fine arts, performing arts and literary arts. Art in Balinese society is a complex element that seemed very popular with their peoples, so that it looks as if dominating the entire life of the Balinese. On the basis of its function that way, art is the focus of Balinese culture. For that culture and art is a very powerful for Bali tourism development.

History of My Island Paradise

Prehistoric times in Bali is the beginning of the history of the people of Bali, which is characterized by community life in those days who are not familiar with writing. Although in prehistoric times has been known to write the history of the writing life, but a variety of evidence about life in the society at that time can also be said again it appears Ages lasted in the prehistoric period of time long enough, then the evidence has been found until now is certainly not can meet all our expectations. Which is eventually developed by foreign experts and some Indonesian society. At which time they found a few things - things that are ancient relics of the prehistoric era. The discovery of objects that end with the entry of Hindu religious teachings and the strong influence of Indian culture. Bali was first found by Cornelis de Houtman from the Netherlands in 1597, though a Portuguese ship had previously been stranded near the promontory of Bukit, Jimbaran, in 1585. Dutch East India Company began to implement through colonization in the land of Bali,but continue to get  resistance, so until the end of the power of their position in Bali is not as solid as their position in the Java or the Moluccas. Starting from the northern region of Bali, since the  18040s the Netherlands has become a permanent presence, which has initially performed with the pit-sheep various rulers of Bali that together do not trust one another.

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Bali is Pulau Dewata

Bali is one of interesting islands in Indonesia which attract many foreign  tourist visited. It known as the islands of the good (Island Paradise - Pulau Dewata)

Denpasar is the capital of his province, which lies on the southern island. The majority of the population of Bali is Hindu. In the world, known as the Bali tourist destination with a unique variety of art and culture, especially for Japanese tourists and Australia.

Geographically, Bali is located at 8 ° 3'40 "- 8 ° 50'48" south latitude and 114 ° 25'53 "- 115 ° 42'40" east longitude. Relief and topography of the island of Bali lies in the middle of the mountains that extend from west to east. Bali Province is located between Java and Lombok Island. 

Physical boundary is as follows:

    * North: Bali Sea
    * East: Lombok Strait (West Nusa Tenggara Province)
    * South: Samudera Indonesia
    * West: Bali Strait (Province of East Java)

Administratively, the province of Bali are divided into eight districts and one city, Jembrana, Tabanan Badung, Gianyar, Karangasem, Klungkung, Bangli, Buleleng, Denpasar, and which is also the provincial capital. Apart from Bali Bali is also comprised of other small islands, the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan in Klungkung regency, Isle of attacks in the area of Denpasar, and the island in Buleleng regency. Area total area is 5634.40 ha Province of Bali with a 529 km long coastal reach.

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