Why did Islam spread in Indonesia?

The spread of Islam was initially driven by increasing trade links outside of the archipelago. Traders and the royalty of major kingdoms were usually the first to convert to Islam. Dominant kingdoms included Mataram in Central Java, and the sultanates of Ternate and Tidore in the Maluku Islands to the east.

What is the percentage of Muslims in Bali?

Islam in Bali (13.4%) However, that label of minority may now be outdated, as more and more Muslim immigrants move to Bali for a better way of life. In Jembrana district, the part of Bali closest to Java, Muslims now make up more than 35 percent of the population, and numbers are growing in various parts of Bali.

Where is the Indonesia?

Southeast Asia Indonesia is an archipelagic country located in Southeast Asia, lying between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is located in a strategic location astride or along major sea lanes connecting East Asia, South Asia and Oceania.

What is the most spoken language in Indonesia?

Indonesian Indonesia/Official languages

What language do they speak in Bali?

Balinese is a Malayo-Polynesian language spoken by 3.3 million people (as of 2000) on the Indonesian island of Bali as well as Northern Nusa Penida, Western Lombok, Eastern Java, Southern Sumatra, and Sulawesi. Most Balinese speakers also know Indonesian.