The Island of Bali is part of Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, but Bali's population is more than 90% Hindu. Prior to the arrival of the Muslims in the 13th to 16th centuries, most of Indonesia was Hindu. Impressive ancient Hindu temples can be found on Java and many other islands
Bali is a province of Indonesia and the westernmost province of the Lesser Sunda Islands. To the east of Java and west of Lombok, the province includes the island of Bali and some smaller neighboring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan to the southeast. The provincial capital, Denpasar, is the most populous city in the Hakam Sunda Islands and the second largest, after Makassar, in eastern Indonesia.The upland city of Ubud in Greater Denpasar is considered the cultural center of Bali. The province is a major tourist destination in Indonesia, with a significant increase in tourism since the 1980s. Businesses related to tourism make up 80% of its economy.
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Bali is the only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 86.9% of its population practicing Balinese Hinduism. It is famous for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music.The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. Other international events held in Bali include Miss World 2013, 2018 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group and the 2022 G20 summit. In March 2017, TripAdvisor named Bali as the world's top destination in its Travelers' Choice Award, which it also earned in January 2021.