Location
Bali is one of more 18 thousands island in Indonesia. It is very strategic location, between two islands, Java & Nusa Tenggara and two continental, Asia & Australia. Bali is located between 8 03 40 8 degree South latitude and 114 25 & 115 42 40 degree East longitude.
As a part of 30 provinces in Republik Indonesia, Bali is divided into 8 regencies (Badung, Gianyar, Tabanan, Bangli, Karangasem, Jembrana, Buleleng and Klungkung), 1 municipal city (Denpasar), 51 districts and 666 administrative villages. Denpasar is the capital city of Bali province.
Standard time zone UTC/GMT + 8 hours.
Population
Bali has 5.632,86 square kilometers of land. The total population is approximately 3.021.247 people.
Climate
Bali has tropical climate all year with two diferrent seasons namely dry season from April to October and wet season from November to March. The average temperature hovers around 30 degrees Celsius year-round. The average yearly rainfall between 893,4 mm till 2702,6 mm with average humidity is 79%.
Immigration & Custom
Immigration Offices:
Jl. D. I. Panjaitan, Niti Mandala, Complex Renon - Denpasar
Phone : (62 361) 238 168
Customs regulations allow, per adult, a maximum of one litter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 gram of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume. Photographic, video and filming equipments, radio, typewriter and car are admitted as they are recorded in you passport on entry and taken out on departure. Narcotics, arms and ammunition TV, sets and Chinese medicines are items that strictly prohibited while fresh fruit, plant and animals must be passed by the Quarantine Office.
Bank & Money Changer
Most foreign currencies are easily changed at banks, hotels or money changers. Banking hours are from 8.00am to 14.00 noon Mondays to Fridays, and from 8.00am to 11.00am on Saturdays. Bank in Hotels usually stay open longer hours while Money Changers are generally open till evening. ATM is available in many places, provides VISA, MASTER, ALTO and more.
Medical Services & Hosital
Hospitals and Health Centers staffed by well trained doctors and medical-assistants are available in major tourist resort and the Provincial Capital. Public Health Centre is also available at every Sub district unit.
SOS
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 505x, Kuta
Ph. (62 361) 710 505
Bali Medical Center
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai 100x, Kuta
Ph. (62 361) 761 263
Police & Emergency Phones
Police : 110
Ambulance : 118
Fire Department : 113
SAR : 115/151/111
Telecomunication Service
Bali is linked via satellite to all major countries in the world and to make an International call can be made from any private house, business center, hotel telephone, or "Wartel" (Telecommunication Counter). Internet is also can be reached at many "Warnet" (Internet Counter).
For local and international phone and fax service look out for a sign like this: Int'l Direct Dialing 001 or 008 + country code + area code + local telephone number.
Int'l Direct Inquiries : 102, 101
Local Inquiries : 147
Operator Assisted : 110/104