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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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