ABOUT BALI ISLAND

Bali is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Asia, attracting over 1.000.000 visitors from all over the world. Bali is geographically located between the islands of Java and Lombok. Bali is a small island that stretches approximately 140 kilometers west to east and 80 kilometers south to north. The island of Bali is a province in Indonesia, with Denpasar as its capital city. Previously, Bali Province was located in the western part of the Nusa Tenggara Islands, and at the time of Indonesia’s independence, the island of Bali was included in the Lesser Sunda Province, with Singaraja as its capital. It is now divided into three provinces: Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara. According to the government’s 2020 population census, the total population on the island of Bali was 4,317,404, with a population density of 747 people/km2.

Regency of the Bali Islands

Based on government records, the province of Bali is divided into nine regencies (eight regencies and one municipality), each with its own capital. And each district has its own characteristics, with tourism sites that are very diverse and have their own uniqueness. Bali’s regency is divided into several sections, as shown below, along with the area of each regency.

• Buleleng Regency has a total area of 1,365.88 km2.
• Tabanan Regency has a land area of 1,013.88 km2.
• Jembrana Regency covers an area of 841,80 km2.
• Karangasem Regency has an area of 839,54 km2.
• Badung Regency has an area of 420,09 km2.
• Denpasar, the capital city, has a land area of 123,98 km2.
• Gianyar Regency has a total area of 368 km2.
• Klungkung Regency has a total area of 315,00 km2.
• Bangli Regency has an area of 520,81 km2.

Mount Batur Volcano in the Bali Islands

The island of Bali also has several stunning volcanoes, including Mount Abang, Mount Batur, Mount Batukaru, and the largest, Mount Agung. Gunung Agung Volcano, the tallest of a chain of volcanic mountains running from west to east, last erupted in 1963. Bali, located only 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator, has a tropical climate with only two seasons (wet and dry) and average temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius. Bali’s famed rice terraces, which are among the most spectacular in the world, are located in the wide and gently sloping southern regions.

Bali’s source of income

Before the existence of tourism, the residents of Bali worked as farmers, plantations, and service providers. Since the arrival of tourism on the island of Bali, many residents have found work in the tourism industry, including art galleries, hotels, restaurants, travel agents, and tourism object managers. As a result, the majority of Bali’s population works in tourism, with only a few working in government, industry, or food. Coffee, copra, spices, vegetables, rice, and cattle are the main crops in the hilly northern coastal regions.

Religion on the Balinese Islands

Our Balinese have deep spiritual roots, and despite the large influx of tourists throughout the year, their culture remains vibrant. The main religion in Bali is Agama Hindhu Dharma, which originated in India. However, the way Hindhu is practiced in Bali differs from that of India because Hindhu in Bali has merged with Buddhist, Javanese, and ancient indigenous beliefs.

Bali Islands Temple

A Hindu temple in Bali is a place of worship. Each Hindu family has a family temple to worship Hyang Widhi and their ancestors, resulting in thousands of temples on Bali’s island. In Bali, rituals or ceremonies can be seen almost every day, with five main ceremonies covered: rituals for God, Ancestors, Priests, Human Life Ceremonies, and Evil Spirits. Kuta is a well-known tourist destination that has been thriving since the 1970s due to its white beaches, nice surf, and stunning sunsets. Kuta is now a popular tourist destination with hundreds of hotels, shops, bars, and restaurants.

Balinese people were drawn to the social aspects of life.

The Balinese people are deeply rooted in the traditional village system in which they live, and this system must be followed in order to maintain a harmonious life order. Traditional Balinese people were involved in social activities such as:

• Obligation to worship God in a specific temple
• Obligation to worship God in a family or community temple
• Attached ownership of property belonging to a specific Subak (irrigation system in Bali)
• According to varna’s social status
  To the patrilineal system’s closed relationships
• To the members of a specific group
  To the subdistrict of official administration

Bali Islands Hotel

With the growth of tourism in Bali, there are small and large lodgings in some areas, the majority of which are in the Badung area, which is more dominant in the Kuta, Nusa Dua, Seminyak, and Legian areas. Those seeking peace and quiet should visit the more sedate resorts of Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa, and Amed on Bali’s east coast. If you are looking for a five-star hotel, the Nusa Dua area, located on the island’s southernmost peninsula, has many options. The central village of Ubud, in the hilly region of Gianyar, has also grown in popularity as a tourist destination and is now regarded as Bali’s artistic and cultural center.