Indonesia

Photo: Stupas at Borobudur

Stupas at Borobudur, the world's largest Buddhist temple, overlook Java's jungles.

Photograph by Mark Bell, My Shot

Boasting the world's largest Muslim population, this vast archipelago between Asia and Australia harbors a highly diverse people speaking more than 300 languages. • From glittering beaches to isolated jungle villages, it offers endless studies in extremes. • The influence of the Dutch, who united the island chain in 1900, may be felt everywhere. • Japan's wartime occupation, happily, is a distant memory. • Located at the intersection of two tectonic plates, the islands are prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. • Life is defined by easeful charm and a warm sense of welcome.

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