Denpasar
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | Bali |
| Area | |
| - Total | 123.98 km² (47.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| - Total | 491,500 |
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+8) |
| Website: www.denpasar.go.id | |
Denpasar is the capital city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. It is also the site of Ngurah Rai Airport, the main gateway to Bali. It has a population of 491,500 (2002). It is located at .
Denpasar has various attractions. The white sandy beaches are famous all over the world. Some of the famous surfing beaches are Kuta Beach, Legian Beach and Canggu Beach. Sanur
Ten minutes from the Ngurah Rai International Airport lies the town of Kuta. Kuta is where most of the hotels, restaurants, malls, cafes, marketplaces, and spas that cater to tourists are located. In the Denpasar area, many Balinese handicrafts are represented in local shops. These include artwork, pottery, textiles, and silver. Bali is a known as a minor shopping destination, especially for tourists.
