GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Indonesia, a Southeast Asian nation made up of thousands of volcanic islands, is home to hundreds of ethnic groups speaking many different languages. It is known for beaches, volcanoes, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. On the island of Java lies Indonesia's vibrant, sprawling capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for gamelan music and traditional puppetry.
COUNTRY FACTS
POPULATION
245,452,739
CAPITAL
Jakarta (10,855,000)
GDP PER CAPITA
U.S. $3,570.29
LANGUAGE
Indonesian (official), Javanese and many regional languages.
RELIGION
Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist, other
LIFE EXPECTANCY
69
AREA
1,904,569 square kilometres (735,358 square miles)
LITERACY PERCENT
95.38
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LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED
BALI
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
JAKARTA
Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, while Glodok is Jakarta’s Chinatown. The old port of Sunda Kelapa is where traditional wooden schooners dock.
BALI
Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.
JAKARTA
Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, while Glodok is Jakarta’s Chinatown. The old port of Sunda Kelapa is where traditional wooden schooners dock.
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