Bali

Map of Bali

Bali is one of the 33 provinces of the Republic of Indonesia. It has a population of over 3million people (Balinese), in which majority are Balinese Hindus. Bali’s economic sector is gradually shifting from agricultural activities to the tourism industry and its related products. As a destination boasting scenic attractions and rich culture, Bali has been attracting many tourists since the 1930s but became popular as a mass-tourism destination in the 1970s. Today, it is one of the top destinations for resort and cultural tourism.

Other than tourism, Bali is well known for its textiles (Batik) and agricultural exports. They include rice, fish and seaweed. Bali is also famous for its natural environment and beaches (E.g. destination for watersports).