Indonesia has large busy
cities, many small country villages, and many islands. Transport
is varied. Some forms of transport are very modern, some old and
some traditional.
Heavy traffic in Jakarta
Becaks
A becak (say bay-chark) is a tricycle taxi.
It is pedalled from behind the passenger seat. They seat 2 passengers.
Sailboats provide transport between islands
Oxen are still used to pull carts, just as they have for centuries.
An Indonesian commercial Boeing aeroplane: Garuda International
Traditional fishing boats
Traditional canoe
A steam train used to transport goods on the island of Sumatra.
Of course, bicycles and buses are common
forms of transport.
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of this information in your own work, acknowledge this source
in your bibliography like this:
A Trip
to Indonesia (2001).
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Updated August 2001