Kick-start Guide to Indonesia

Kick Start is a new series of handy, pocket-size guides developed for the business traveler. Each guide is researched and written for a specific country and is designed to help readers kick-start themselves into action as soon as they arrive. Essential details are covered, including what to expect from the transportation system, where to get the best rate of exchange, and what to wear, as well as information on tax-free zones and local customs and etiquette. The guides are also helpful tools for entrepreneurs on the lookout for overseas business opportunities.With an economic growth rate of over 8%, it has been predicted that Indonesia will become a middle-income nation by the next century, opening up even more opportunities for foreign investment and expertise.Did you know...-- You should never touch anyone on the head, as the head is considered the spiritual center for the body-- Drinking the local water supply will give you Bali Belly (dysentery)-- 75% of the world's rattan products come from Indonesia-- Standing with your hands on your hips denotes a bad personality