Lombok

Beach-side serenity in the shade of a majestic volcano.

clipped from www.lonelyplanet.com 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