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Surabaya, Indonesia
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
Not very big. Sometimes it could feel suffocating because you saw the same people all of the time. Getting away every once in a while is a good idea.
But don't forget your:
patience. Indonesians are non-confrontational people and will lie to you to save face -- which can be an issue.

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