About Lombok Island Indonesia
Lombok General Information.
Lombok is an island in the West NUsa
Tenggara Province (Nusa Tenggara
Barat) and its located between Bali
and Sumbawa island in the eastern
part of Indonesia. Mataram is the
administrative capital and its the
larger city on the island and has
about 2.500.000 in habitants.
The
Population in Lombok is about 3,5
million, and majority 91% are Moslem.
Hindus make up about 6% while
Christians and Buddhist about 3%.
Lombok Climate
The climate is perfect with annual
temperatures ranging between 21° C
- 33° C. it has only two seasons dry
and Wet, Dry season from May to
October and Wet From November to
April.
Lombok Geography
Lombok lies 8 degrees south of the
equator and stretches some 80km
east to west and about the same
distance north to south. It is
dominated by the second highest
mountain in Indonesia, GUNUNG
RINJANI, which soars to 3726m. It
has a large caldera with a Crater
Lake, Segara Anak, 600m below the
rim, and a new volcanic cone which
has formed in the center. Rinjani last
erupted in 1994, and evidence of
this can be seen in the fresh lava
and yellow sulfur around the inner
cone. Central Lombok, to the south
of Rinjani, is similar to Bali with rich
alluvial plains and fields irrigated by
water flowing from the mountains. In
the far south and east it is drier,
with scrubby, barren hills. This area
gets little rain and often has
droughts which can last for months.
In recent years, several dams have
been built, so the abundant rain-fall
of the wet season can be retained
for irrigation throughout the year.
Lombok People and Religion
Lombok (population 2,950,105 in
2005) is an island in West Nusa
Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is
part of the chain of the Lesser
Sunda Islands, with the Lombok
Strait separating it from Bali to the
west and the Alas Strait between it
and Sumbawa to the east. It is
roughly circular, with a "tail" to the
southwest, about 70 km across and
a total area of about 4,725 km²
(1,825 sq mi). The administrative
capital and largest city on the island
is Mataram.
Lombok History
The Dutch first visited Lombok in
1674 and settled the eastern most
part of the island, leaving the
western half to be ruled by a Hindu
dynasty from Bali. The Sasaks
chafed under Balinese rule, and a
revolt in 1891 ended in 1894 with
the annexation of the entire island
to the Netherlands East Indies.
Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani
The Lombok Strait marks the
passage of the biogeographically
division between the fauna of the
Indomalayan ecozone and the
distinctly different fauna of
Australasia that is known as the
Wallace Line, for Alfred Russel
Wallace, who first remarked upon the
distinction between these two major
biomes.
The island's topography is dominated
by the centrally-located strato
volcano Mount Rinjani, which rises to
3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the
third-highest in Indonesia. The most
recent eruption of Rinjani was in
June-July, 1994. The volcano, and
its sacred crater lake, 'Segara
Anak' (child of the sea), are
protected by a National Park
established in 1997. The southern
part of the island is a fertile plain
where corn, rice, coffee, tobacco,
and cotton are grown.
The island's inhabitants are 85%
Sasak (a people, related to the
Balinese, but mostly practising
Islam), 10-15% Balinese, with the
small remainder being Chinese, Arab,
Javanese, and Sumbawanese.
Lombok Economy and politics
Lombok has much in common with
nearby Bali, but less well-known and
less-visited by foreigners. It has
been working to increase its visibility
to tourists in recent years,
promoting itself as an "unspoiled
Bali". The most-developed center of
tourism is Senggigi, spread in a 10-
kilometer strip along the coastal
road north of Mataram, while
backpackers congregate in the Gili
Islands off the west coast. Other
popular tourist destinations include
Kuta (distinctly different from Kuta,
Bali) where surfing is considered
some of the best in the world by
leading surfing magazines. The Kuta
area is also famous for its beautiful,
untouched beaches.
While the area may be considered
economically depressed by First World
standards, the island is fertile, has
sufficient rainfall in most areas for
agriculture, and possesses a variety
of climate zones. Consequently, food
in abundant quantity and variety is
available inexpensively at local
farmer's markets. A family of 4 can
eat rice, vegetables, and fruit for as
little as US$0.50. Even though a
family income may be as small as US
$5.00 per day from fishing or
farming, many families are able to
live a happy and productive live on
astonishingly small incomes.
In early 2000 thousands fled from
religious and ethnic violence that
swept over the island, and tensions
remain. Some travel websites warn
that tourists sometimes provoke
anger in this economically depressed
region. This warning lacks credibility,
since all of Lombok has had a long
history of welcoming visitors to the
island. Both the government and
many of the residents recognize
that tourism and the services
required by tourists is Lombok's
highest source of income. Further
proof of the island's hospitality is
show by the fact that tourists are
virtually never seriously injured by
any interaction with the local
population. While many of the local
population are friendly, there is
certainly an element of danger and
numerous travelers have shared
accounts of violence, particularly in
the Kuta region where locals,
displaced by hotel projects, resent
foreign presence. There is also a
refugee camp on the island, costs
paid for by Australia, which holds
mostly Hazara Afghans who have
tried to enter Australia by boat.
Money and Local Currencies
When changing money there are many
money changers in Lombok. The best
rates are usually in Senggigi. Money
changers prefer new, clean large bills
and will accept smaller denominations
at a lower rate. If you have
traveler’s checks the rate will be
less than bank notes. Be sure to
count your money before you leave
money changers. You can also check
local banks but the rate is slightly
lower than outside. Re-count the
money in front of the money changer
reception is a must, as usually
there's a quick tricky way how they
can steal your money. A suggestion
when changing money. If you plan on
making small purchases be sure to
carry small denominations with you
because many sellers do not have
change. The Rupiah come in
denominations of 100.000,
50.000, 10.000, 5.000, 1.000,
500, and 100.
Lombok Business Hours
Indonesian work in the morning to
avoid the heat of the day. If you
need to visit a government office,
arrive between 08 AM and 11:30
AM. This also apply to banks and
private businesses. Government
offices close early on Fridays and
Saturdays. Generally offices are
open 07:30AM - 3 PM Monday -
Thursday, 07:00AM - noon on
Friday, banks are closed on Saturday
and Sunday. Please be advice about
our time zone Lombok is GMT + 8.
Health and Medical Info
Most hotels have on call doctors. For
what it is known by Australian as
"Bali Belly", Lomotil and Imodium
eliminate Symptoms, but not
infections. A fever along with the
symptoms requires doctor prescribed
antibiotics. Drink as much as liquid as
possible. For discomfort, diarrhea,
and cramping, drink strong, hot tea;
avoid fruits and spicy food. Drink
only bottled water or boiled water
(air putih).
Peel the fruit before eating; avoid
raw vegetables except at reputable
restaurants. Ice in restaurants is
safe. Protect yourself from the
intense equatorial sun. Use sun block
and hat. Sexually transmitted
diseases are increasing in Indonesia.
Local sex workers have multiple
partners from all over the world. Act
responsibly and use condoms,
available over the counter at
pharmacies.
Lombok General Information.
Lombok is an island in the West NUsa
Tenggara Province (Nusa Tenggara
Barat) and its located between Bali
and Sumbawa island in the eastern
part of Indonesia. Mataram is the
administrative capital and its the
larger city on the island and has
about 2.500.000 in habitants.
The
Population in Lombok is about 3,5
million, and majority 91% are Moslem.
Hindus make up about 6% while
Christians and Buddhist about 3%.
Lombok Climate
The climate is perfect with annual
temperatures ranging between 21° C
- 33° C. it has only two seasons dry
and Wet, Dry season from May to
October and Wet From November to
April.
Lombok Geography
Lombok lies 8 degrees south of the
equator and stretches some 80km
east to west and about the same
distance north to south. It is
dominated by the second highest
mountain in Indonesia, GUNUNG
RINJANI, which soars to 3726m. It
has a large caldera with a Crater
Lake, Segara Anak, 600m below the
rim, and a new volcanic cone which
has formed in the center. Rinjani last
erupted in 1994, and evidence of
this can be seen in the fresh lava
and yellow sulfur around the inner
cone. Central Lombok, to the south
of Rinjani, is similar to Bali with rich
alluvial plains and fields irrigated by
water flowing from the mountains. In
the far south and east it is drier,
with scrubby, barren hills. This area
gets little rain and often has
droughts which can last for months.
In recent years, several dams have
been built, so the abundant rain-fall
of the wet season can be retained
for irrigation throughout the year.
Lombok People and Religion
Lombok (population 2,950,105 in
2005) is an island in West Nusa
Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is
part of the chain of the Lesser
Sunda Islands, with the Lombok
Strait separating it from Bali to the
west and the Alas Strait between it
and Sumbawa to the east. It is
roughly circular, with a "tail" to the
southwest, about 70 km across and
a total area of about 4,725 km²
(1,825 sq mi). The administrative
capital and largest city on the island
is Mataram.
Lombok History
The Dutch first visited Lombok in
1674 and settled the eastern most
part of the island, leaving the
western half to be ruled by a Hindu
dynasty from Bali. The Sasaks
chafed under Balinese rule, and a
revolt in 1891 ended in 1894 with
the annexation of the entire island
to the Netherlands East Indies.
Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani
The Lombok Strait marks the
passage of the biogeographically
division between the fauna of the
Indomalayan ecozone and the
distinctly different fauna of
Australasia that is known as the
Wallace Line, for Alfred Russel
Wallace, who first remarked upon the
distinction between these two major
biomes.
The island's topography is dominated
by the centrally-located strato
volcano Mount Rinjani, which rises to
3,726 m (12,224 ft), making it the
third-highest in Indonesia. The most
recent eruption of Rinjani was in
June-July, 1994. The volcano, and
its sacred crater lake, 'Segara
Anak' (child of the sea), are
protected by a National Park
established in 1997. The southern
part of the island is a fertile plain
where corn, rice, coffee, tobacco,
and cotton are grown.
The island's inhabitants are 85%
Sasak (a people, related to the
Balinese, but mostly practising
Islam), 10-15% Balinese, with the
small remainder being Chinese, Arab,
Javanese, and Sumbawanese.
Lombok Economy and politics
Lombok has much in common with
nearby Bali, but less well-known and
less-visited by foreigners. It has
been working to increase its visibility
to tourists in recent years,
promoting itself as an "unspoiled
Bali". The most-developed center of
tourism is Senggigi, spread in a 10-
kilometer strip along the coastal
road north of Mataram, while
backpackers congregate in the Gili
Islands off the west coast. Other
popular tourist destinations include
Kuta (distinctly different from Kuta,
Bali) where surfing is considered
some of the best in the world by
leading surfing magazines. The Kuta
area is also famous for its beautiful,
untouched beaches.
While the area may be considered
economically depressed by First World
standards, the island is fertile, has
sufficient rainfall in most areas for
agriculture, and possesses a variety
of climate zones. Consequently, food
in abundant quantity and variety is
available inexpensively at local
farmer's markets. A family of 4 can
eat rice, vegetables, and fruit for as
little as US$0.50. Even though a
family income may be as small as US
$5.00 per day from fishing or
farming, many families are able to
live a happy and productive live on
astonishingly small incomes.
In early 2000 thousands fled from
religious and ethnic violence that
swept over the island, and tensions
remain. Some travel websites warn
that tourists sometimes provoke
anger in this economically depressed
region. This warning lacks credibility,
since all of Lombok has had a long
history of welcoming visitors to the
island. Both the government and
many of the residents recognize
that tourism and the services
required by tourists is Lombok's
highest source of income. Further
proof of the island's hospitality is
show by the fact that tourists are
virtually never seriously injured by
any interaction with the local
population. While many of the local
population are friendly, there is
certainly an element of danger and
numerous travelers have shared
accounts of violence, particularly in
the Kuta region where locals,
displaced by hotel projects, resent
foreign presence. There is also a
refugee camp on the island, costs
paid for by Australia, which holds
mostly Hazara Afghans who have
tried to enter Australia by boat.
Money and Local Currencies
When changing money there are many
money changers in Lombok. The best
rates are usually in Senggigi. Money
changers prefer new, clean large bills
and will accept smaller denominations
at a lower rate. If you have
traveler’s checks the rate will be
less than bank notes. Be sure to
count your money before you leave
money changers. You can also check
local banks but the rate is slightly
lower than outside. Re-count the
money in front of the money changer
reception is a must, as usually
there's a quick tricky way how they
can steal your money. A suggestion
when changing money. If you plan on
making small purchases be sure to
carry small denominations with you
because many sellers do not have
change. The Rupiah come in
denominations of 100.000,
50.000, 10.000, 5.000, 1.000,
500, and 100.
Lombok Business Hours
Indonesian work in the morning to
avoid the heat of the day. If you
need to visit a government office,
arrive between 08 AM and 11:30
AM. This also apply to banks and
private businesses. Government
offices close early on Fridays and
Saturdays. Generally offices are
open 07:30AM - 3 PM Monday -
Thursday, 07:00AM - noon on
Friday, banks are closed on Saturday
and Sunday. Please be advice about
our time zone Lombok is GMT + 8.
Health and Medical Info
Most hotels have on call doctors. For
what it is known by Australian as
"Bali Belly", Lomotil and Imodium
eliminate Symptoms, but not
infections. A fever along with the
symptoms requires doctor prescribed
antibiotics. Drink as much as liquid as
possible. For discomfort, diarrhea,
and cramping, drink strong, hot tea;
avoid fruits and spicy food. Drink
only bottled water or boiled water
(air putih).
Peel the fruit before eating; avoid
raw vegetables except at reputable
restaurants. Ice in restaurants is
safe. Protect yourself from the
intense equatorial sun. Use sun block
and hat. Sexually transmitted
diseases are increasing in Indonesia.
Local sex workers have multiple
partners from all over the world. Act
responsibly and use condoms,
available over the counter at
pharmacies.
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