Utility poles in Indonesia
Grey concrete PLN poles
Grey concrete poles of the PLN power company, often with a transformer on a platform, point to Indonesia.
- Grey concrete poles from PLN, the state power company.
- Transformers on platforms between two poles.
- Rice fields, volcanoes and red-tiled roofs nearby.
20 photos, grouped by the clue they show.
Key clue Grey concrete pole 20
Indonesia: what its poles look like
In Indonesia, grey concrete poles from PLN, the state power company, line the roads. Transformers often sit on a platform between two poles.
Look at the scenery too: rice fields, volcanoes in the distance and red-tiled roofs are common, and signs are written in Indonesian with the Latin alphabet.
PLN poles are found across the islands, from busy Java towns to quiet roads on Bali and beyond.
Look-alikes: how to tell them apart
Indonesia vs 
Thailand
Philippines
Thailand also drives on the left, but uses Thai script. The Philippines drives on the right. Latin-alphabet signs in Indonesian, plus PLN poles, point to Indonesia.
Questions about poles in Indonesia
What is PLN?
PLN is Indonesia's state electricity company. Its grey concrete poles are found all over the country.
How can I tell Indonesia from Thailand?
Both drive on the left, but Indonesian signs use the Latin alphabet while Thai signs use Thai script.