Welcome to Bali, the mystical
and beautiful Island which attracts hundreds
of thousands of tourists each year.
The beautiful beaches with the warm Atlantic
Ocean waves crashing up on to the white
sand and the friendly locals with their
unique smile makes this an Island many return
to.
Bali is one of the 13,000 Islands making
up the Republic of Indonesia and is located
8-9 degrees south of the equator between
Java to the west, and Lombok to the East.
The Island if full of activity. With a long
history and a people deep in culture and
traditions you will be entertained with
the dances, rituals and performances by
the locals occurring all year round.
The volcanos which dominate the island are
surrounded by the vast variety of tropical
plants and terraces of rice crops, make
a picturesque setting that takes your breath
away. The variety and number of temples
seem endless demonstrating the depth of
Bali's history.
And for those who love shopping, there are
numerous places to choose from. From the
markets in Ubud to the Duty Free Stores
in Nusa Dua.
Bali
General Information
Population
Approximately 2,900,000
Day Highs
33 degrees Celsius
Area
Approx. 5,400 square
miles
Night Lows
20 degrees Celtics
Climate
Tropical
Humidity
About 85%
Rainy Season
From Oct to March
Religion
Balinese Hinduism
Major
Population Centres
Denpasar
374,000
Karangasem
348,000
Badung
295,000
Singaraja
570,000
Gianyar
351,000
Tabanan
378,000
Klungkung
164,000
Bali
Post Offices
Denpasar
Main Post Office
Jl.
Raya Puputan Renon,
Denpasar - Phone 223
568
Kreneng Post Offices
Jl. Kamboja, Denpasar
Kuta Post Offices
Jl. Raya Tuban,
Kuta
Sanglah Post Offices
Jl. Diponegoro,
Denpasar
Sanur Post Offices
Br. Taman, J1. Danau
Buyan, Sanur - Phone
754 012
Singaraja Post Office
Jl. Gajah Mada
Singaraja Ubud Post
Office
Jl. Jembawan 1,
Ubud
Bali
Police Stations
Police
Headquarters (Mapolda
Nusra)
Jl.
WR. Supratman. Denpasar
- Ph. 227 711
Badung Police Office
Jl. Gunung Agung,
Denpasar - Phone 234
928
Bualu Police Office
Jl. By Pass Nusa
Dua, Nusa Dua - Phone
772 1 10
Denpasar Police
Office
Jl. A. Yani. Denpasar
- Phone 225 456
Kuta Police Office
Jl. Raya Tuban,
Kuta - Phone 751 598
Sanur Police Office
Jl. By Pass Ngurah
Rai, Sanur - Phone
288 597
Ubud Police Office
Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud
(Next to District
Head's office)
Bali Beaches
The lure of the beaches is one of the main
reasons tourists come to Bali. ¤ And why
not?¤ Bali has some great beaches, surrounded
by palm trees, white sand and a cool breeze,
a great way to spend your holiday. In the
next few weeks we will give you a run down
on the beaches one by one.
Safety
on the Beaches.
...Check your travel insurance
does it cover water sports?
...Bali's beaches have strong
'rips'. Only swim between the
lifesavers' flags.
...Don't swim in the sea at
night or when the beach is unpatrolled.
...Jet-ski' accidents are common.
Be careful. Use speeds at which
you can control!
...Don't 'para-sail' with cheap,
unlicensed amateurs.¤Make sure
the¤ company you use is insured. More
on bali beaches and bali hotel
beaches here...
Bali
International Schools Australian
nternational School - Bali
Jl. Raya Kerobokan No.99X, Kerobokan
Kuta - Bali
Phone (0361) 739627 -
739628
Fax. (0361)
732209
E-mail aisbali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Website: http://www.ais.or.id
Bali
International School
Banjar Taman Sari, Sanur
Denpasar, Bali
(P.O. Box 3259, Denpasar)
Phone (62-361) 288-770, 288-467
Fax (62-361) 285-103, 288-770
E-mail bis@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
Weather
Tropical
Day highs of 33 degrees Celsius
Night lows to 20 degrees Celsius
Humidity is about 85%.
Rainy season - from October
to March Bali has such a mild
and agreeable climate the whole
year round. The sunny days within
dry season between May and September
are warm and pleasant, while
in rainy season between October
and April, tropical showers
will alternate with clear sky
and sunshine.
The average temperature oft
he day in coastal areas varies
form about 28C (82 F ) during
May, June, July, to about 30C
(86F) in March and October.
It is approximately one and
half hours drive to the highland
where temperature varies form
16C to 26 C and it is known
to drop to about 8C during the
night. The humidity is high
(from a minimum of 70% to a
maximum of 95%.
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About Bali
