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Ah, Bali.
Land of holy temples, age-old traditions, beaches and jungles - and hordes of influencers in flowing white clothing.
The vacation hotspot is one of 17,000 islands that makes up Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world. Its verdant rice terraces and Hindu temples define its landscape and make it catnip for the Instagrammers and tourists who flock to the island every year.
In 2019, Indonesia welcomed 16.1 million foreign tourists, according to data from the country s central bureau of statistics. Bali s Ngurah Rai International Airport saw 6.23 million foreign arrivals that year, the most of any airport in the country. While some would argue that tourism has ruined Bali, it has become an indispensable part of the island s economy: An estimated 80% of Bali s economy is tied to trave
Ah, Bali.
Land of holy temples, age-old traditions, beaches and jungles and hordes of influencers in flowing white clothing.
The vacation hotspot is one of 17,000 islands that makes up Indonesia, the largest archipelago in the world. Its verdant rice terraces and Hindu temples define its landscape and make it catnip for the Instagrammers and tourists who flock to the island every year.
In 2019, Indonesia welcomed 16.1 million foreign tourists, according to data from the country s central bureau of statistics. Bali s Ngurah Rai International Airport saw 6.23 million foreign arrivals that year, the most of any airport in the country. While some would argue that tourism has ruined Bali, it has become an indispensable part of the island s economy: An estimated 80% of Bali s economy is tied to travel.