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7 fact-checked facts about Bali, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What currency is used in Bali?

AnswerIndonesian rupiah

As part of Indonesia, Bali uses the rupiah.

Which large island lies just west of Bali across a narrow strait?

AnswerJava

The narrow Bali Strait separates Bali from the much larger island of Java.

Going deeper

What is the capital of the province of Bali?

AnswerDenpasar

Denpasar is Bali's capital and largest city; Jakarta is the national capital on Java.

Which is the highest mountain on Bali?

AnswerMount Agung

Mount Agung, an active volcano about 3,000 m high, is Bali's highest peak; Batur is a smaller Bali volcano.

Subak, Bali's UNESCO-listed tradition, is a system for sharing what?

AnswerWater for rice fields

Subak is a cooperative irrigation system managed through water temples, listed by UNESCO in 2012.

Expert level

The Balinese Kecak dance is famous for what?

AnswerA large chorus of men chanting 'cak'

In Kecak, a circle of performers chants rhythmically while dancers act out a story from the Ramayana.

In traditional Balinese naming, what name is often given to a family's first-born child?

AnswerWayan

Birth-order names run Wayan, Made, Nyoman and Ketut for the first four children.

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