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Key facts about INDONESIA

General Information:

• Official Name: Republic of Indonesia

• Capital: Jakarta

• Official Language: Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)

• Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

• Time Zones: GMT+7 to GMT+9 (spanning three time zones)

• Calling Code: +62

• Internet TLD: .id

Geography:

• Location: Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific Oceans

• Area: ~1.9 million km² (735,000 mi²)

• Number of Islands: ~17,000 (around 6,000 inhabited)

• Major Islands: Java, Sumatra, Borneo (Kalimantan), Sulawesi, Papua

• Borders: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor

• Highest Point: Puncak Jaya (4,884 meters / 16,024 feet)

Demographics:

• Population: ~277 million (2024 estimate)

• Largest City: Jakarta (~10 million people)

• Ethnic Groups: Javanese (~40%), Sundanese, Batak, Madurese, Minangkabau, Balinese, and others

• Religions: Islam (~87%, largest Muslim population in the world), Christianity (~10%), Hinduism (~1.7%), Buddhism, and others

Government & Politics

• Government Type: Presidential Republic

• President (2024): Joko Widodo (Jokowi)

• Legislature: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)

• Independence: From the Netherlands on August 17, 1945

Economy

• Major Industries: Agriculture, mining, petroleum, tourism, manufacturing, and technology

• Top Exports: Palm oil, coal, petroleum, rubber, textiles, electronics

• GDP: ~$1.4 trillion (2024 estimate)

• Tourism Hotspots: Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Lombok, Komodo Island, Raja Ampat

Culture & Nature

• Famous Landmarks: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, Mount Bromo, Komodo National Park

• Traditional Dances: Balinese Legong, Saman (Aceh), Jaipong (West Java)

• National Motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Unity in Diversity)

• National Animal: Komodo dragon

• UNESCO Sites: Borobudur, Prambanan, Ujung Kulon National Park, and more

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