The Embassy of Qatar

Jakarta, Indonesia - Day 1

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December 8th 2012
I departed Manila at 6:25 a.m. for a 1 hour and 40 minute flight to Hong Kong, and after only about 45 minutes on the ground in Hong Kong flew approximately 4 hour and 30 minute flight to Jakarta. Upong arriving at the aiport in Jakarta was met by a representative of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel where the conference I am attending will take place. I can honestly say I now know why the Ritz-Carlton has s ... read more

Asia » Indonesia » Java » Jakarta » Kepulauan Seribu

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The Dutch began to colonize Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hos... ... read more