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 View of Mount Merapi from Borobudur, the active stratovolcano is located on the border between Central Java and Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia. Image: Photo Dharma (Anandajoti) |
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___ Indonesia Location map of Indonesia The country consists of a number of islands between, 13,000 and more than 17,000, depending on what you define as an island. Largest islands are Sumatra, Java (with more than half of the country's population), Borneo (known as "Kalimantan" in Indonesia), Sulawesi, and New Guinea. Most of the larger islands are mountainous, with peaks ranging between 3,000 and 3,800 m.  Pura Besakih temple complex, it is the revered mother temple of Hindu religion in Bali. Image: Flying Pharmacist With an area of 1,904,569 km2 and a population of 258 million people (in 2016) making Indonesia the largest and most populous country situated only on islands, the combined area of the archipelago is slightly smaller than Mexico, or more than five times the size of Germany. Indonesia's capital and largest city is Jakarta on the island of Java (pop. 10 million), other major cities: Bandung, Medan, Surabaya. Official language is Indonesian. |
Republic of Indonesia | Republik Indonesia |
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Background: Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. It consists of five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. The archipelago is on a crossroad between two oceans, the Pacific and the Indian, and bridges two continents, Asia and Australia/Oceania. This strategic position has always influenced the cultural, social, political, and economic life of the country which has achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Current issues include: implementing IMF-mandated reforms of the banking sector, effecting a transition to a popularly elected government after four decades of authoritarianism, addressing charges of cronyism and corruption, holding the military accountable for human rights violations, and resolving growing separatist pressures in Aceh and Irian Jaya. |
Official Name: Republik Indonesia short form: Indonesia int'l long form: Republic of Indonesia int'l short form: Indonesia formerly: Netherlands East Indies; Dutch East Indies ISO Country Code: id Time: Local Time = UTC +7h to UTC +9h Actual Time: Denpasar, Bali Wed-Nov-11 20:28 Jakarta, Java Wed-Nov-11 19:28 Country Calling Code: +62 Capital City: Jakarta (Special Capital City Region of Jakarta), situated on the island of Java (pop. est. 8.8 million) Other Cities: Surabaya, Medan, Bandung Government: Type: Independent republic. Independence: 17 August 1945 Indonesia proclaimed independence; on 27 December 1949, the country became legally independent from the Netherlands. Constitution: 1945. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Largest islands: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes), New Guinea. Area: 2 million km² (736 000 sq. mi.). Terrain: More than 17 000 islands; 6 000 are inhabited; 1 000 of which are permanently settled. Large islands consist of coastal plains with mountainous interiors. Climate: tropical; hot, humid; cooler in the highlands. People: Nationality: Indonesian(s). Population: 258 million (2016) Ethnic groups: 45% Javanese, 14% Sudanese, 7.5% Madurese and 26% other ethnic groups. Religions: Islam 87%, Protestant 6%, Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist and other 1%. Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official, akin to Malay), English, Dutch, plus 583 dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese. Literacy: 88.5 Natural resources: Petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, timber, bauxite, copper, fertile soils, coal, gold, silver. Agriculture products: Rice, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, copra, poultry, beef, pork, eggs. Industries: Petroleum and natural gas, textiles, apparel, footwear, mining, cement, chemical fertilizers, plywood, rubber, food, tourism. Exports - commodities: mineral fuels, animal or vegetable fats (includes palm oil), electrical machinery, rubber, machinery and mechanical appliance parts. Exports - partners: Japan 12%, USA 10.8%, China 10%, Singapore 8.4%, India 7.8%, South Korea 5.1%, Malaysia 5.1% (2015) Imports - commodities: mineral fuels, boilers, machinery, and mechanical parts, electric machinery, iron and steel, foodstuffs. Imports - partners: China 20.6%, Singapore 12.6%, Japan 9.3%, Malaysia 6%, South Korea 5.9%, Thailand 5.7%, US 5.3% (2015) Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Indonesia in FiguresIndonesia key statistical data. |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of IndonesiaIndonesia Government Government of the Republic of Indonesia. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Indonesia. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the UN Indonesia's representation to the United Nations. Embassy of Indonesia Canada Indonesia's Embassy, Ottawa. Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the U.S. Washington D.C. Statistics BPS - Badan Pusat Statistik Statistics Indonesia. Official Websites of Regional Governments: Sumatra Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam NAD Province online (in Bahasa Indonesia) Propinsi Bengkulu Bengkulu Province online (in Bahasa Indonesia) Propinsi Riau Official Site of Riau's Province Government. Provinsi Sumatera Barat West Sumatra Province government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Provinsi Lampung Lampung Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia) Java Resmi Provinsi DKI Jakarta Official site of the DKI Jakarta Province Government. Provinsi Jawa Barat West Java Province (in Bahasa Indonesia). Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Province Government site (in Bahasa Indonesia). Provinsi Jawa Tengah Central Java Province (in Bahasa Indonesia). Provinsi Jawa Timur East Java Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Bali Province, Provinsi Bali Bali Province Government site (Bahasa Indonesia). Sulawesi (Celebes) Pemerintah Provinsi Sulawesi Utara North Sulawesi Province Government (Bahasa Indonesia). Borneo/Kalimantan Kalimantan Timur East Kalimantan Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Pemerintah Provinsi Kalimantan Barat West Kalimantan Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan South Kalimantan Province (partly in English) Irian Jaya (New Guinea) Pemerintah Provinsi Papua - The Government of Papua Province The Government of Papua Province (Indonesia). Maps Political Map of IndonesiaPolitical Map of Indonesia. Administrative
Regions of IndonesiaMap of Indonesia with administrative regions (provinces).  Google
Map of IndonesiaSearchable map and satellite view of Indonesia. Google
Map of JakartaSearchable map and satellite view of Indonesia's capital city (formerly known as Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta and Batavia). Google
Map of BandungSearchable map and satellite view of Bandung, capital of West Java province. Google
Map of MedanSearchable map and satellite view of Medan, capital of North Sumatra province. Google
Map of SurabayaSearchable map and satellite view of Surabaya, capital of Jawa Timur (East Java). South China Sea Map and information about the South China Sea. Map
of Southeast AsiaMap of the Southeast Asia region. Map of AsiaReference Map of Asia. |
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NewsANTARA The official news agency of the government of Indonesia. The Jakarta Post The journal of Indonesia today provides current Indonesian news. The Jakarta Globe English-language daily printed in Jakarta. Newspaper in Bahasa Indonesia Kompas Newspaper Daily news. Surya online Indonesia News. Tempo Interaktif Magazine with online news from Indonesia. Business News Bisnis Indonesia Business and finance (English/Indonesian). International News Indonesia Post Indonesia News by World News Network. Radio Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Public, operates six national networks provides online news in English and Indonesian. TV Public Stations Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI) TVRI operates two networks (Indonesian). Private Stations Indosiar Rajawali Citra TV Indonesia (RCTI) Surya Citra Televisi Indonesia (SCTV) Media Nusantara Citra Private TV MNCTV's official website, formerly TPI. |
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Arts & CultureNational Museum of Indonesia Indonesia's 'Museum Nasional' reflects Indonesian culture, it is located in central Jakarta (in Indonesian). Galeri Nasional Indonesia The National Gallery of Indonesia is the national art gallery and a center for modern and contemporary art in Jakarta. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Indonesian culture in a recreational park. Living in Indonesia A site for Expats. |
 Nusa Dua Festival, Bali © The Jakarta Post (Murdani Usman) |
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Business & EconomyBank Indonesia Central Bank of Republic of Indonesia. Bursa Efek Indonesia Indonesia Stock Exchange. Ministry of Industry Indonesian Ministry of Industry website. Indonesia-Product.com Indonesia Business Directory. Find products from Indonesia. __Transportation Airline Garuda The Indonesian Airline. Airport Jakarta Airport (Soekarno-Hatta) Official website of Soekarno-Hatta International also called Cengkareng by Indonesians (IATA code: CGK). Port Port of Jakarta The Port of Tanjung Priok is the largest Indonesian seaport. Railroad PT Kereta Api Indonesia Indonesian Railways (Java). |
 The sun rises over Borobudur Temple in Central Java, the volcano Merapi in background. Image: Cmichel67 Travel and Tour Consumer Information
Destination Indonesia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Indonesia: Cities: Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Bandung Borobudur (9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple complex), Prambanan (9th-century Hindu temple complex), Java; Pura Besakih (important Hindu temple complex), Sabangau National Park, Bali; Jayapura, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua; Equator Monument Museum, Kalimantan (Borneo); Lake Toba (large crater lake), Alas River (rafting), Mount Leuser National Park, Sumatra Find accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours and much more. Wonderful Indonesia The official site of the Indonesian Tourism Ministry.  Tourism
IndonesiaComprehensive travel and tourism guide to art and culture of Indonesia. Living in Indonesia, Site for Expatriates-Jakarta Indonesia Articles with essential information on moving to Indonesia, the site provides in-depth information on Indonesia from an expat point of view. Bali Bali Government Tourism Official Bali Tourism Website. Bali Online Country and travel guide to Bali. Java JOGJA.com A gateway to Yogyakarta on the island of Java, one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. East-Indonesia.com? Java - Temples, Volcanoes and Bustling Cities. |
EducationUniversitas Indonesia State university of Indonesia, Jakarta. Indonesia Universities A list of Indonesian Universities. |
Environment & NatureDown to Earth UK based project monitors and campaigns on the social and human implications of environmental issues in Indonesia. Friends of the Earth Indonesia Site of the Indonesian Forum for Environment. Jaringan Advokasi Tambang - the Mining Advocacy Network JATAM is working on issues concerning human rights, gender, the environment, indigenous people and social justice in relation to the mining, oil, and gas industries. WALHI - Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia Indonesian Forum for Environment, largest forum of NGOs and community-based organisations in Indonesia with more than 430 member organisations. Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center and Tanjung Puting National Park Site about the Rehabilitation Center at Tanjung Puting National Park. |
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History Outline of Indonesia's HistoryLibrary of Congress: Indonesia from prehistory until today. |
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