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Jakarta
Indonesia • Asia
Capital of Diversity
Overview
TypeCity
Best SeasonJun–Sep
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian
RegionAsia
👋 Greetings
A slight bow or nod with a smile is common. Handshakes are light and brief. Use both hands when giving or receiving items.
🍽️ Dining
Wait to be invited to start eating. Use your right hand for eating (left is considered unclean). Rice is the center of every meal.
👔 Dress Code
Modest dress is appreciated. Cover shoulders and knees at temples. Remove shoes before entering homes and holy places.
🚫 Things to Avoid
- •Using your left hand for eating or giving
- •Touching heads
- •Pointing with your index finger
- •Showing the soles of your feet
- •Public displays of affection
💡 Did You Know?
Indonesia has over 17,000 islands
Bali has a silent day (Nyepi) where the entire island shuts down
Indonesia is home to the Komodo dragon
Jakarta is sinking and the capital is being relocated
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