Located approximately eight degrees south of the Equator, Bali is a true Indian Ocean jewel whose varied landscape treasures include sandy beaches, picturesque rice terraces, towering active volcanoes, flowing rivers and lush tropical forests.
First discovered by the Dutch explorers in 1597, the Indonesian island nation of Bali remains a favorite destination of tourists to this day and is currently home to more than three million inhabitants.
Bali is well-known for its rich cultural heritage and patronage of the fine and performing arts, including indigenous forms of dance, painting, sculpture and music.