The Magnificent About Bali, Borobudur and Komodo

Bali.
Surrounded by green, terraced rice paddies, a Balinese farmer near Tirtagangga guides his oxen-driven plow. Although the cultivation of other crops, such as cassava, is on the increase, rice remains Indonesia’s dietary staple and chief commodity. Recent government-supported agricultural programs—including the development of better irrigation methods and increased fertilizer production, along with new types of plants—have led to increased rice yields.
Borobudur.
One of Southeast Asia’s great Buddhist relics tops this small hill in central Java. Called Candi Borobudur, this immense stone monument was built sometime between 778 and 850. The temple was buried under volcanic ash until 1815, when it was discovered and excavated.
Komodo.
The Komodo dragon, Varanus komodoensis, is the largest living lizard and an aggressive carnivore. Komodo dragons are found only on six Indonesian islands, where their entire population is estimated to number 5,000. Threatened by hunting and habitat destruction, they are protected within Komodo National Park, designated a World Heritage Site in 1991.