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Republic of Indonesia | Republik Indonesia |
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![]() Flag of Indonesia Background: Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. It consists of five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. The archipelago is on a crossroad between two oceans, the Pacific and the Indian, and bridges two continents, Asia and Australia. This strategic position has always influenced the cultural, social, political, and economic life of the country which has achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Current issues include: implementing IMF-mandated reforms of the banking sector, effecting a transition to a popularly elected government after four decades of authoritarianism, addressing charges of cronyism and corruption, holding the military accountable for human rights violations, and resolving growing separatist pressures in Aceh and Irian Jaya. On 30 August 1999 a provincial referendum for independence was overwhelmingly approved by the people of Timor Timur. Concurrence followed by Indonesia's national legislature, and the name East Timor was provisionally adopted. The independent status of East Timor - now under UN administration - has yet to be formally established. border countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste related countries: Australia, Timor-Leste, Netherlands, Japan, Philippines |
![]() Official Name: Republik Indonesia short form: Indonesia int'l long form: Republic of Indonesia int'l short form: Indonesia formerly: Netherlands East Indies; Dutch East Indies ISO Country Code: id Time: Local Time = UTC +7h to UTC +9h Actual Time: Denpasar, Bali Mon-July-7 04:01 Jakarta, Java Mon-July-7 03:01 Capital City: Jakarta on the island of Java (pop. est. 8.8 million) Other Cities: Surabaya, Medan, Bandung Government: Type: Independent republic. Independence: 17 August 1945 Indonesia proclaimed independence; on 27 December 1949, the country became legally independent from the Netherlands. Geography: Location: Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Largest islands: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes), New Guinea. Area: 2 million sq. km. (736 000 sq. mi.). Terrain: More than 17 000 islands; 6 000 are inhabited; 1 000 of which are permanently settled. Large islands consist of coastal plains with mountainous interiors. Climate: tropical; hot, humid; cooler in the highlands. People: Nationality: Indonesian(s). Population: 238 500 000 Ethnic groups: 45% Javanese, 14% Sudanese, 7.5% Madurese and 26% other ethnic groups. Religions: Islam 87%, Protestant 6%, Catholic 3%, Hindu 2%, Buddhist and other 1%. Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official, akin to Malay), English, Dutch, plus 583 dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese. Literacy: 88.5 Natural resources: Petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, timber, bauxite, copper, fertile soils, coal, gold, silver. Agriculture products: Rice, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, copra, poultry, beef, pork, eggs. Industries: Petroleum and natural gas, textiles, apparel, footwear, mining, cement, chemical fertilizers, plywood, rubber, food, tourism. Exports partners: Japan 22.3%, USA 12.1%, Singapore 8.9%, South Korea 7.1%, China 6.2% (2003) Imports partners: Japan 13%, Singapore 12.8%, China 9.1%, USA 8.3%, Thailand 5.2%, Australia 5.1%, South Korea 4.7%, Saudi Arabia 4.6% (2003) Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of IndonesiaIndonesia GovernmentThe Republic of Indonesia Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Department of Foreign Affairs Provides the latest information on the situation in Aceh and North Sumatra, the regions most affected by tidal waves in Indonesia. Diplomatic Missions Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the UN Indonesia's representation to the United Nations. Embassy of Indonesia Canada Indonesia's Embassy, Ottawa. Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in thje U.S. Washington D.C. Indonesian Missions Worldwide List of Indonesia's Embassies and consulates abroad. Foreign Missions in Indonesia Address List of Foreign Missions in Indonesia. Statistics BPS - Badan Pusat Statistik Statistics Indonesia. Official Websites of Regional Governments: Sumatra Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam NAD Province online (in Bahasa Indonesia) Propinsi Bengkulu Bengkulu Province online (in Bahasa Indonesia) Propinsi Riau Official Site of Riau's Province Government. West Sumatra Province Propinsi Lampung Province Lampung Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia) Java DKI Jakarta Province Official site of the DKI Jakarta Province Government. Jawa Barat West Java Province (in Bahasa Indonesia). Propinsi DI Yogyakarta Province Yogyakarta Province Government site (in Bahasa Indonesia). Jawa Tengah Central Java Province (in Bahasa Indonesia). Jatim East Java Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Bali ProvincePropinsi Bali Bali Province Government site (partly in English). Sulawesi (Celebes) Pemerintah Propinsi Sulawesi Utara North Sulawesi Province Government. Borneo/Kalimantan Kalimantan Timur East Kalimantan Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Pemerintah Provinsi Kalimantan Barat West Kalimantan Province Government (in Bahasa Indonesia). Provinsi Kalsel South Kalimantan Province (partly in English) Irian Jaya (New Guinea) Pemerintah Provinsi Papua - The Government of Papua Province The Government of Papua Province (Indonesia). Maps Political Map of Indonesia. Map of Indonesia with administrative regions (provinces). Google
Map of IndonesiaZoomable satellite view of Indonesia. Google
Map of JakartaZoomable satellite view of Indonesia's capital city. Google
Map of BandungZoomable satellite view of Bandung. Google
Map of MedanZoomable satellite view of Medan. Google
Map of SurabayaZoomable satellite view of Surabaya. Map of the Southeast Asia region. Reference Map of Asia. |
Indonesia NewsThe Jakarta PostThe journal of Indonesia today provides current Indonesian news. Kompas Newspaper Daily news (in Bahasa Indonesia) Surya online Indonesia News (in Bahasa Indonesia) Tempo Interaktif Magazine with online news from Indonesia. Business News Bisnis Indonesia Business and finance (English/Indonesian). suratkabar.com Indonesia Japan Business News Online (English). International News Indonesia Post Indonesia News by World News Network. |
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Arts & CultureAll about Indonesian Culture. |
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Business & EconomyBank IndonesiaCentral Bank of Republic of Indonesia. Bursa Efek Jakarta Jakarta Stock Exchange. Departemen Perindustrian dan Perdagangan Republik Indonesia Indonesian Department of Industry and Trade. __Transportation Garuda The Indonesian Airline. |
Destination Indonesia - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Indonesia: accommodation, attractions, festivals, events, tours and much more.Explore Indonesia The Official Site of Indonesian Culture and Tourism Ministry. Let's go Indonesia An initiative for the revitalization of the tourism. Indonesia Tourism A travel and tourism guide to Indonesia. Comprehensive travel and tourism guide to Art and Culture of Indonesia. Living in Indonesia, Site for Expatriates-Jakarta Indonesia Articles with essential information on moving to Indonesia, the site provides in-depth information on Indonesia. Bali Bali Online Country and travel guide to Bali. BALI TODAY An Insiders' Guide to Bali. Irian Jaya Irian Jaya - Irian-Papua Culture and society of Irian Jaya (West Papua). JOGJA.com A gateway to Yogyakarta on the island of Java, one of the main tourist destinations in Indonesia. City Guide Jakarta City-guide by the Jakarta Tourism Department. |
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EducationUniversitas IndonesiaState university of Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia Universities A list of Indonesian Universities. |
EnvironmentDown to EarthUK based project monitors and campaigns on the social and human implications of environmental issues in Indonesia. Friends of the Earth Indonesia Site of the Indonesian Forum for Environment. Jaringan Advokasi Tambang - the Mining Advocacy Network JATAM is working on issues concerning human rights, gender, the environment, indigenous people and social justice in relation to the mining, oil, and gas industries. WALHI - Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia Indonesian Forum for Environment, largest forum of NGOs and community-based organisations in Indonesia with more than 430 member organisations. Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center and Tanjung Puting National Park Site about the Rehabilitation Center at Tanjung Puting National Park. |
HistoryHistory of IndonesiaFrom Ancient Times until Today. History of Indonesia 2 Indonesia's history page of the Indonesian Government. Indonesian History Very brief history of Indonesia. Indonesian History Overview of the political history of Indonesia. Summary of Early Indonesian History Indonesian and West Papua (Irian Jaya) history. |
SearchBatavia NetIndonesian web directory. Catcha Regional search engine and directory. SearchIndonesia The Indonesian search engine and directory. Additional Information on IndonesiaAmnesty International reports: IndonesiaBBC News - Country profile: Indonesia Governments on the WWW: Indonesia Human Rights Watch Report 2004: Indonesia Open Directory Project: Indonesia Wikipedia: Indonesia The CIA World Factbook -- Indonesia World-Wide Web Virtual Library Indonesia Society and Culture of Indonesia. |
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