Bali

Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods,' where terraced rice paddies meet volcanic peaks/Landforms

Bali is an Indonesian island located between Java and Lombok, known for its terraced rice paddies, volcanic mountains, coral reefs, and Hindu temples. Covering 5,780 square kilometers with a population of about 4.3 million, it is Indonesia's primary tourist destination. Mount Agung, the island's highest point at 3,031 meters, is an active volcano that last erupted in 2017-2019. The island's unique Hindu culture in the predominantly Muslim nation dates back to the 15th century when Hindu priests and nobles fled the Islamic conquest of Java. Bali's subak irrigation system, managing the terraced rice paddies, is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape.