This former Dutch colony is now an immense metropolis where skyscrapers live alongside volcanoes, tea plantations and huge shopping centres. Ready to touch the sky?
The official currency is the Indonesian rupiah, which is also known as the perak. Foreign currency can be easily exchanged at banks and exchange offices.
Gjuhe
The official language is Bahasa Indonesian. However, there are also numerous indigenous languages and dialects.
Internet
The city has hundreds of free Wi-Fi hotspots. The quality of the signal is very good in the hotels.
Moti
The climate is warm throughout the year. The temperature ranges between 23⁰C and 33⁰C and rarely goes above or below this.