Welcome to Bali, the mystical and beautiful Island which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year.

The beautiful beaches with the warm Atlantic Ocean waves crashing up on to the white sand and the friendly locals with their unique smile makes this an Island many return to.

Bali is one of the 13,000 Islands making up the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8-9 degrees south of the equator between Java to the west, and Lombok to the East. The Island if full of activity. With a long history and a people deep in culture and traditions you will be entertained with the dances, rituals and performances by the locals occurring all year round.

The volcanos which dominate the island are surrounded by the vast variety of tropical plants and terraces of rice crops, make a picturesque setting that takes your breath away. The variety and number of temples seem endless demonstrating the depth of Bali's history.

And for those who love shopping, there are numerous places to choose from. From the markets in Ubud to the Duty Free Stores in Nusa Dua.

Bali General Information
Population	Approximately 2,900,000	Day Highs	33 degrees Celsius
Area	Approx. 5,400 square miles	Night Lows	20 degrees Celtics
Climate	Tropical	Humidity	About 85%
Rainy Season	From Oct to March	Religion	Balinese Hinduism

Major Population Centres Denpasar 374,000 Karangasem 348,000 Badung 295,000 Singaraja 570,000 Gianyar 351,000 Tabanan 378,000 Klungkung 164,000

Bali Post Offices Denpasar Main Post Office Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar - Phone 223 568 Kreneng Post Offices Jl. Kamboja, Denpasar Kuta Post Offices  Jl. Raya Tuban, Kuta Sanglah Post Offices Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar Sanur Post Offices Br. Taman, J1. Danau Buyan, Sanur - Phone 754 012 Singaraja Post Office Jl. Gajah Mada Singaraja Ubud Post Office Jl. Jembawan 1, Ubud

Bali Police Stations
Police Headquarters (Mapolda Nusra)	Jl. WR. Supratman. Denpasar - Ph. 227 711
Badung Police Office	Jl. Gunung Agung, Denpasar - Phone 234 928
Bualu Police Office	Jl. By Pass Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua - Phone 772 1 10
Denpasar Police Office	Jl. A. Yani. Denpasar - Phone 225 456
Kuta Police Office	Jl. Raya Tuban, Kuta - Phone 751 598
Sanur Police Office	Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur - Phone 288 597
Ubud Police Office	Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud (Next to District Head's office)

Bali Beaches
The lure of the beaches is one of the main reasons tourists come to Bali. ¤ And why not?¤ Bali has some great beaches, surrounded by palm trees, white sand and a cool breeze, a great way to spend your holiday. In the next few weeks we will give you a run down on the beaches one by one.

Archived Bali Restaurants of the Month: Westin Resort Nusa Dua Vista Lounge and Terrace at Bali Hilton International Dining and Entertainment at Hotel Padma Bali Garden Cafe at Grand Hyatt Bali Grand Cafe at Grand Mirage Resort Bali Papa's Cafe at Alam KulKul Boutique Resort Maya Sari Restaurants at Maya Ubud Resort Villa Agung Beach Restaurant at Villa Agung Beach Cascade Bar at Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua Resort Pizzaria Al Fresco at Bali Cliff Resort