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Less developed than Bali, Lombok has better beaches, a bigger volcano and more varied landscapes. Tourism is still low key, and many visitors are independent travellers drawn by the island's intoxicating diving and snorkelling, hiking and surf spots, as well as Lombok's intriguing endemic culture.
Fast Facts
Population
3,000,000
Currency
Name: Rupiah
Code: IDR
Symbol: Rp
Electrical Plugs
127/230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Indonesian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +8
Country Dialing Code
+62
Weights & Measures
Metric
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