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General Information
Kota Bandung terletak di wilayah Jawa Barat dan merupakan Ibukota Propinsi Jawa Barat. Lokasi Kota Bandung cukup strategis, dilihat dari segi komunikasi, perekonomian maupun keamanan. Hal tersebut disebabkan oleh Kota Bandung terletak pada pertemuan poros jalan raya Barat - Timur yang memudahkan hubungan dengan Ibukota Negara. Utara - Selatan yang memudahkan lalu lintas ke daerah perkebunan (Subang dan Pangalengan)

WEATHER
The tropical climate has 2 (two) seasons, rain season from October to April and rest of the year.
Average temperature 23,1°C
Humidity 75%-89%
Rainfall : Average more than 2, 000 mm per year

RELIGION
Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Moslems comprise the majority in all places of West Java that reaches approximately 90%

FLORA
Betet, Pandanus, Herbs, and the Red Archanger

FAUNA
Rhinocheros, Panther, Tiger, Wild Buffalo, Deer, Bird species, various spesies of Monkeys, Snakes, Wild Boar, and husbandry animals.

ACCOMMODATION
995 hotel consisting of star-rated and non star

TRANSPORTATION
Airplane, Train, Public Transportation, Bus and Taxi

VEHICLES SERIAL NUMBER
D (Bandung), E (Cirebon), F (Bogor), T (Karawang)

MAIN PRODUCTS
Rice, Corn, Peanuts, Coconuts, Clove, Rubber, Cocoa, Tea, Oil, Palm, Sugar-Cane, Coffe, Petroleum, LNG, Manganese, Cement, Aircraft Manufacturing, Gypsum, Textile, Steel and Marble

EXPORT PRODUCTS
Textile, Steel, Tea, Plywood, Processed-wood, Cocoa, Rubber, Shoe, and other

CLOTHING TIPS
Bring seasonally suitable clothing and sun protection for mountain walks and island exploration.

SAFETY TIPS
Although bandung is considered a safe city, just like travelling in any other cities in the world, please always beware on unfamiliar environment around you. i.e pickpocket, thefts, Persib fanatics, etc. If you always be vigilant, make safe choices and take precaution measure, the journey in Bandung would be a pleasant, exciting and unforgettable experience..

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
Saturday, August 11, 2007 - Isra' Miraj Nabi Muhammad – Celebrating the Ascension of The Prophet Muhammad
Friday, August 17, 2007 - Indonesian Independence Day
Saturday & Sunday, October 13-14, 2007 - Hari Raya Idul Fitri 1 Syawal 1428 Hijriah
Thursday, December 20, 2007 - Hari Raya Idul Adha 1428 Hijriah
Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - Christmas Day

ELECTRICITY
220V AC, 60 Hz, two round-pin plugs are standard.

DIALING CODE
+6222 (localized).

MONEY
Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) is the currency. Major world currencies in the form of cash or travelers cheques can be easily converted into Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) at banks, authorized money changers or the cashiers desk at most hotels.  Rupiah comes in bank notes of 100; 500; 1,000; 5,000, 10,000; 20,000, 50,000, and 100.000  Coins are in denominations of 25, 50, 100, 500 and Rp. 1,000.

BANK & MONEY CHANGER
To see list of the Bank or Money Changer in Bandung please click this link bank & moneychanger

TIME
GMT +7.