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Bali
is an Indonesian island located in the westernmost end
of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the
west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's
33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar
towards the south of the island.
With
a population recorded as 3,551,000 in 2009, the island
is home to the vast majority of Indonesia's small Hindu
minority. About 93.2% of Bali's population adheres to
Balinese Hinduism, while most of the remainder follow
Islam. It is also the largest tourist destination in
the country and is renowned for its highly developed
arts, including dance, sculpture, painting, leather,
metalworking, and music.
A
popular tourist destination known for its natural attractions,
perfect climate and relaxed atmosphere, this island
of flowers, temples and friendly people is considered
a real gem by travelers worldwide.
Bali
is located in the eastern and southern hemispheres.
It's positioned in Southeast Asia, in central Indonesia,
and sits just to the east of the island of Java, and
just west of the island of Lombok. It's bordered by
the Bali Sea and the Indian Ocean.
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