Indonesia
The name Indonesia has its roots in two Greek words: Indus - importance of India and "Nesos" which means islands. It is an apt description of the archipelago, as estimated total of 17,508 islands are inhabited, of which only about 6,000, stretching for 5150 km between the Australian and Asian mainland. The main islands are Sumatra, Kalimantan), Sulawesi, Irian Jaya) and last but not least, Java. In the U.S. capital, Jakarta,has a fascinating history and a major
Climate - Indonesia's climate is definitely tropical. The main seasons summer, winter and monsoon season, it is the autumn and spring free.
Culture - Indonesia is rich in art and culture, with religion and ancient traditions are intertwined. The principles which guide life include the concepts of mutual assistance or "gotong royong". Religious influences on the community are varied from island toIsland. Indonesia is rich with culture with 250 - 300 ethnic groups live here.
From graceful court and temple dances to charming folk dances and play happily, the performing arts in Indonesia offer an astounding range of types and styles, shadow puppet famous.
Cuisine - Seafood features prominently in the food fresh, salted, dried, smoked or a paste. Coconut is found everywhere. The staple food ranging from traditional rice maize, sago, cassava to sweetPotatoes.
Hot-spots "Indonesia is a mix of beaches, forests and urban population s Amlapura, Bali Barat National Park, Irian Jaya, Java, Jakarta, Baluran National Park, Karimunjawa islands, Kalimantan (Borneo), Gili Islands, Gunung Rinjani (Mount Rinjani) , Kuta, Pulau Bunaken, Rantepao, Tanatoraja, Sumatra, Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (Great Bukit Barisan Forest Park), Harau Valley Jangga Village, Kerinci-Seblat National Park, Lingga VillageMedan Mentawai Islands, Ngalau Indah caves Ngarai Sianok (Sianok Canyon), Padang, Pandaan Beach, Pandi Sikat, Parapat, Samosir Iceland, Iceland Siberut, Sipiso-piso waterfall, Taman Hutan Raya Bung Hatta, and much more.
Malaysia
The Malay Peninsula has benefited from its central position in the maritime trade routes between China, India and the Middle East. It is shown in the early map with a label that translation as "Golden Chersonese", the Straits of Malacca werecalled "Sinus Sabaricus. The two parts of Malaysia, separated by the South China Sea, share a largely similar landscape, both in West and East Malaysia feature coastal plains rising often densely forested hills and mountains. Putrajaya is the newly created administrative capital, whereas the capital isKuala Lumpur. Georgetown, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Alor Sar, Malacca tow, and sounds are the most important cities.
Climate --It is hot and humid all year round in Malaysia.
Culture - Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society, consisting of 52% Malays and other indigenous tribes. With Malay, Chinese and Indians living side by side, the music, art, food, dance, architecture and basic Tag-to-day life, influenced by all three to some degree, so some of Asia's most fascinating sounds, sights and tastes. Malaysian traditional music is heavily influencedis from the Chinese and Islamic forms of it), especially around the base Gendang (drum, but also other percussion instruments. The country has a strong tradition of dance and drama, some of Thai, Indian and Portuguese origin. Other artistic forms include wayang kulit (shadow puppet), silat () is a stylized martial arts.
Kitchen - There are a wide variety of spicy Malay Food, a seemingly endless variety of Chinese cuisine, exotic cuisine from North and South India, andas Nyonya and Portuguese specialties.
Hot Spots - Malaysia's love of Western-style is clear in its big cities, offering Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malaysia, etc. Some of the most magnificent beaches, mountains and national parks in Asia. Cameron Highlands, Batu Caves, Lake Gardens, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center, Taman Negara National Park.
