Close-up view of ancient stone sculptures and architecture at Borobudur Temple, Indonesia.

Indonesia

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Indonesia is an archipelago of thousands of islands on the equator, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Bali is known for rice terraces, clifftop temples and surfing; Java for the Bromo and Ijen volcanoes and the Borobudur temple; Komodo for its dragons and pink sand. Jakarta serves as the main transport hub. Heat is steady, and the year splits into dry and rainy seasons.