Geography  Indonesia comprises 17,508 island  With over 238 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country  Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups.

Currency  Indonesia’s currency is Rupiah (Rp)  1 $ = Rp. 9000,00

Climate  Lying along the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate  Indonesia has two distinct seasons : wet season and dry season  Temperatures vary little throughout the year the average daily temperature range of Jakarta is 26–30 °C (79–86 °F).

"Bhinneka Tunggal Ika“ Unity in Diversity  Indonesia’s national motto articulates the diversity that shapes the country  Indonesia is world's second highest level of biodiversity country

Cultures  Indonesia has around 300 ethnic groups, each with cultural identities developed over centuries, and influenced by Indian, Arabic, Chinese, and European sources.

 Traditional Javanese and Balinese dances, for example, contain aspects of Hindu culture and mythology, as do wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performances.  Textiles such as batik, ikat and songket are created across Indonesia in styles that vary by region.

Cuisine  Indonesian cuisine varies by region and is based on Chinese, European, Middle Eastern, and Indian precedents.  Rice is the main staple food and is served with side dishes of meat and vegetables.

Historical Sites

Borobudur Temple  Borobudur is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia.  The monument comprises six square platforms topped by three circular platforms, and is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues  It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984  Borobudur is still used for pilgrimage; once a year Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the monument, and Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited tourist attraction.

National Monument of Indonesia  The National Monument is a 433 ft (132 meter) tower in the center of Merdeka Square,Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia’s independence.  Construction began in 1961 under the direction of President Sukarno and the monument was opened to the public in  It is topped by a flame covered with gold foil.

Tanah Lot  Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali. It is home of a pilgrimage temple  To reach the temple, visitors must walk through a carefully planned set of Balinese market-format souvenir shops which cover each side of the path down to the sea.

Bunaken National Park  The Bunaken National Park is a marine park in the north of Sulawesi island  The park provides habitat to 390 species of coral as well as many fish, mollusc, reptile and marine mammal species.  The Park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and coastal ecosystems.

Komodo Island  Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park.  It is Famous for its huge population of Komodo Dragon,the largest living species of lizard, growing to an average length of 2 to 3 metres (6.6 to 9.8 ft) and weighing around 70 kilograms (150 lb)  The island is also a popular destination for diving

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