Indonesia

geography

Indonesian compared to Australia on the map

how many islands make up Indonesia There are approximately 18,000 islands with just over 6,000 inhabited.

What are the names of main islands and cites Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua are the main islands in Indonesia. The main cities are Jakarta, Makassar, Medan, Banda Aceh, Surabaya, Bandung and Denpasar.

The capital city Jakarta is the capital city Indonesia.

Population of Indonesia The population of Indonesia is 242,325,638 people.

Geographical features Geographical fetchers There are 148 volcanoes in Indonesia You may find below the name of volcanoes and locations. Go to this link to find more informations/list_indonesia_volcanoes.htmhttp://korindo-network.com/general- informations/list_indonesia_volcanoes.htm There are more than 877 mountains in Indonesia and East Timor. Geographical fetchers There are 148 volcanoes in Indonesia You may find below the name of volcanoes and locations. Go to this link to find more informations/list_indonesia_volcanoes.htmhttp://korindo-network.com/general- informations/list_indonesia_volcanoes.htm There are more than 877 mountains in Indonesia and East Timor.

Economy

Name of currency The name of the currency used in Indonesia is Rupiah.

Main export product The main export product is shrimp, coffee, rubber and rice.

Environment

Plants Indonesia has more than species of plants, including thousands of different orchids, hibiscus, wax ginger flower and rhododendrons. Indonesia also has rainforests where teak (wood)is harvested, and mangrove swamps in southern areas. Indonesia has more than species of plants, including thousands of different orchids, hibiscus, wax ginger flower and rhododendrons. Indonesia also has rainforests where teak (wood)is harvested, and mangrove swamps in southern areas.

wildlife Indonesia has lots of animals like Tigers, Monkeys, Lizards and all sorts of creatures. Like the Komodo Dragon, Tree Kangaroo, Water Shrew, Weasal, Sun Bear, Short Clawed Otter, Sei Whale, Orang-utan, Siamang, Silvery Gibbon, Otter, White Handed Gibbon and Woolly Rat. Indonesia has lots of animals like Tigers, Monkeys, Lizards and all sorts of creatures. Like the Komodo Dragon, Tree Kangaroo, Water Shrew, Weasal, Sun Bear, Short Clawed Otter, Sei Whale, Orang-utan, Siamang, Silvery Gibbon, Otter, White Handed Gibbon and Woolly Rat.

Climate Indonesia has tropical climate. Generally, the weather is hot and humid. Indonesian climate is divided into two distinct seasons (dry and rainy seasons). Most of Indonesia has their rainy seasons from October through April.

Culture

People The indigenous people, know as Malays or Indonesians, also are found on the neighbouring islands of the Philippines, in Peninsular Malaysia, and even as far away as Taiwan and Madagascar. Indonesians are characterized by smallness of stature, light to dark- brown pigmentation, thick, sleek black hair, broad formation of the head, a wide nose and thick lips.

arts Some legends are Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup and Parahyangan.

Food Food A typical Indonesian meal consists of steamed rice and one or two main dishes made of fish, meat, chicken or vegetables, sometimes including soup, all of which are served together. A common side dish is Sambal.

Language There is one official language in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) There are 725 languages spoken on the different islands of indonesia. nguages_are_spoken_in_Indonesia nguages_are_spoken_in_Indonesia There is one official language in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) There are 725 languages spoken on the different islands of indonesia. nguages_are_spoken_in_Indonesia nguages_are_spoken_in_Indonesia

History

What countries have ruled Indonesia in the past Netherlands and Japan

When did Indonesia get independence Indonesia became independent on the 17th of August 1945.

Religion

Five main religions Islam, Protestantism, Catholicism Hinduism and Buddhism

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