Bali: Island in Province, Indonesia
Bali (Balinese: ᬩᬮᬶ, romanized: Bali) is an island and a province in Indonesia.
The province includes the island of Bali and a few other islands. About 4,300,000 people live in Bali. Bali's most important city is Denpasar. Hinduism is Bali's largest religion. More than 90% of its people are Hindus. Textiles and garments are 45% of their exports. The currency in Bali is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). The literacy rate for Bali is 95%.
Tourism
Bali is a popular place for tourists. They have many historic temples and rice fields. Bali has great views and beautiful beaches and volcanoes. Hindu ceremonies, shadow puppet shows, and traditional dance are also very popular.
- Sekumpul Waterfall: This Balinese waterfall is in the north of Bali.
- Tegallang Rice Terrace: These rice paddies are near Ubud.
- Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple: This temple is on a steep cliff on the Indian Ocean coast.
- Kuta Beach: Kuta is one of the most popular beaches in Bali.
Geography
Bali is a volcanic island. The two main volcanos are Mount Agung and Mount Batur. Mount Agung is sacred to the Balinese people.
Mount Agung is an active volcano, with a deep, large crater. Sometimes smoke and ash comes out of the crater. The last major eruptions occurred in November 2017.
References
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