Reception
Booklet
Expansion Initiative
AIESEC IPB Student Center Building 2nd floor IPB Dramaga,
BOGOR, West Java 16680
Email: [email protected], Twitter: AIESEC_IPB
Indonesia in Brief
Indonesia is an intercontinental country having 17,508 islands. Its
population reaches more or less 237 millions and is estimated to
continue growing and reaching to 315 millions in 2035. With area of
1,919,440 kilometer square, Indonesia is the 16th world’s vastest
country. Indonesia is also known as having the largest Moslem
population in the world. There are five big islands in Indonesia. They are
Sumatera, Sulawesi, Java, Kalimantan and Papua. Java is the most
populated island of the country. Many kinds of race, ethnic, language and
religion live and grow in Indonesia, including faith in supernatural beings
and relics, as well as syncretism between local beliefs and one of five
religions, such as Islam Kejawen, which is an assimilation of Islam and
local belief. Biological diversity in Indonesia is the world’s second largest
after Brazil. Some endangered endemic fauna live in Indonesia, such as
Anoa (Sulawesi), Orang Utan (Kalimantan), One-horned Rhinoceros
(Java) and Sumatran Tiger (Sumatra). Indonesia had many cultures which
is as a collaboration in modern lifestyle nowdays. Wonderful Indonesia!
Rupiah (RP) is the official currrency of Indonesia. Issued and
controlled by Bank of Indonesia (BI). Indonesia smallest current note is
1000 (thousand rupiah) and the second smallest note is 2000 (two
thousand rupiah). Small transaction such as bus fares and parking
typically conducted with these note. The 1000 note is also in coin. The
biggest note is 100.000. Major world currencies in the form of cash or
traveler cheques can be easily converted in Indonesia Rupiah in banks,
authorized money changers (dont forget your passport) and chasier’s
desk in your hotel.
Greetings
ENGLISH INDONESIA
How are you Apa kabar
Good morning Selamat Pagi
Good afternoon Seamat Siang
Good evening Selamat Malam
Good bye Selamat Jalan
Fine Baik
Your welcome Sama-sama
Thank you Terima kasih
Yes Ya
No Tidak
Eat Makan
Sleep Tidur
Shower Mandi
Hi, my name is... Hi, nama saya...
What is your name..? Siapa namamu..?
Where do you stay..? Dimana kamu tinggal..?
How much is this..? Berapa harganya..?
Can I have..? Boleh minta..?
Can you take to... Bisa tolong antar saya ke...
Explore Bogor Bogor is a unassuming little town somewhere on a highland (290 m
above sea level) yet not quite and just about an hour away from the
main city Jakarta. It used to be the capital of Indonesia during the Dutch
occupation and now a popular place for the Jakarta elites to have a
summer home or for a cooling hideaway from the city.
How to get BOGOR ?
First of all you need to fly into Jakarta, the nearest airport to Bogor,
then make you way there via these transports:
By Car or Taxi
The easiest way to get here and also to go around nearby places,
you can rent a car with driver if you are in a group and can afford to
spare or take a taxi. It will take about 1-2 hours drive to get there
depending on traffic. Try to avoid peak hours in the morning (6am-
10am) and (4pm-7pm) evening.
By Commuter Line
You can take the local commuter line from almost any station to get
to Bogor.
By Bus
You can find Damri (integrated bus) easily in airport. There are
many types of buses which is Executive (with air condition) around
Rp55.000 until Rp85.000 and stop in Botani Terminal.
By Angkot
This is the favourite method of the locals, being the cheapest and
also better in twisting around the jams, this minibuses will take you
there in the maximum priced of 1000 Rp. First you need to catch an
angkot from Kampung Rambutan (bus station) and ask to take to
Cisalak. At Cisalak you would need to switch and find another angkot
to take you all the way to Bogor.
Life in BOGOR The living cost in Bogor is very cheap. For three times eat a daym it
costs around ($ 4-6), which USD 1 equal to IDR 12.000 - 13.000. If you
stay at dorm, you just need to pay around ($ 55 - 85)/ month.
FOOD IDR
Bread Rp5.000
Egg (1 kg) Rp15.000
Rice (5 kg) Rp55.000
Indonesia noodle (1 package) Rp2.000
Fried rice Rp8.000
Fried noodle Rp8.000
Water (1 bootle) Rp3.000
Chicken noodle Rp8.000
Cheese Rp16.000
Coffee (1package) Rp2.000
Cookies Rp3.000
Fried snack Rp2.000
Iced tea Rp4.000
Pecel with rice Rp6.000
Rice + Chicken (fast food) Rp10.000
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