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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