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The Republic of Indonesia (pronounced /ˌɪndoʊˈniːziə/, /ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/) (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia), is a country in Southeast Asia. Comprising 17,508 islands, it is the world's largest archipelagic state. With a population of 222 million people in 2006[3], it is the world's fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority nation, although officially it is not an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected parliament and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Indonesian archipelago has been an important trade region since at least the seventh century, when the Srivijaya Kingdom formed trade links with China. Indonesian history has been influenced by foreign powers drawn to its natural resources. Under Indian influence, Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished from the early centuries CE. Muslim traders brought Islam, and European powers fought one another to monopolize trade in the Spice Islands of Maluku during the Age of Discovery. Following three and a half centuries of Dutch colonialism, Indonesia secured its independence after World War II. Indonesia's history has since been turbulent, with challenges posed by natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process, and periods of rapid economic change.

Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. As a unitary state and a nation, Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism and rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka tunggal ika" ("Unity in Diversity" lit. "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. However, sectarian tensions and separatism have led to violent confrontations that have undermined political and economic stability. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the world's second highest level of biodiversity. The country is richly endowed with natural resources, yet poverty is a defining feature of contemporary Indonesia.
Indonesia consists of 17,508 islands, about 6,000 of which are inhabited.[59] These are scattered over both sides of the equator. The five largest islands are Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan (the Indonesian part of Borneo), New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea), and Sulawesi. Indonesia shares land borders with Malaysia on the islands of Borneo and Sebatik, Papua New Guinea on the island of New Guinea, and East Timor on the island of Timor. Indonesia also shares borders with Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines to the north and Australia to the south across narrow straits of water. The capital, Jakarta, is on Java and is the nation's largest city, followed by Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, and Semarang.[60]

At 1,919,440 square kilometers (741,050 sq mi), Indonesia is the world's 16th-largest country in terms of land area.[61] Its average population density is 134 people per square kilometer (347 per sq mi), 79th in the world,[62] although Java, the world's most populous island,[63] has a population density of 940 people per square kilometer (2,435 per sq mi). At 4,884 meters (16,024 ft), Puncak Jaya in Papua is Indonesia's highest peak, and Lake Toba in Sumatra its largest lake, with an area of 1,145 square kilometers (442 sq mi). The country's largest rivers are in Kalimantan, and include the Mahakam and Barito; such rivers are communication and transport links between the island's river settlements.[64]
Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo in East Java. Indonesia's seismic and volcanic activity is among the world's highest.
Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo in East Java. Indonesia's seismic and volcanic activity is among the world's highest.

Indonesia's location on the edges of the Pacific, Eurasian, and Australian tectonic plates makes it the site of numerous volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. Indonesia has at least 150 active volcanoes,[65] including Krakatoa and Tambora, both famous for their devastating eruptions in the 19th century. The eruption of the Toba supervolcano, approximately 70,000 years ago, was one of the largest eruptions ever, and a global catastrophe. Recent disasters due to seismic activity include the 2004 tsunami that killed an estimated 167,736 in northern Sumatra,[66] and the Yogyakarta earthquake in 2006. However, volcanic ash is a major contributor to the high agricultural fertility that has historically sustained the high population densities of Java and Bali.[67]

Lying along the equator, Indonesia has a tropical climate, with two distinct monsoonal wet and dry seasons.

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A Grand Invitation to the World

Minister of Culture and Tourism Republic of Indonesia, Jero Wacik, is delighted to announce Visit Indonesia Year 2008. Mr Wacik advises ‘the year 2008 is an especially good time to visit or return to Indonesia. It has been designated as “Visit Indonesia Year” representing a year-long celebration to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Indonesia’s Awakening Day and to capitalize on its awakening spirit as momentum for the revival of Indonesia’s tourism sector.’


Indonesia feels that the “Visit Indonesia Year 2008” program can promote the varied attractions of throughout this beautiful archipelago after the country has experienced numerous natural and man-made crises in previous years. As a result of this campaign, and other increased promotional activities overseas, the Ministry is aiming to reach their target of seven million international visitors to Indonesia by the end of 2008.


A series of attractive special events are being put together for 2008 featuring a celebration of music, culture, arts, festivals and sports competitions to be held nationwide and throughout the year. Indeed, it will be a great opportunity for even seasoned visitors to come back to Indonesia in 2008 as they will have the chance of a lifetime to witness spectacular events and enjoy an extraordinary experience.

234,693,997 of population
1,919,440 square kilometers
17,508 islands
300 ethnic groups
33 provinces
1 nation

For more info, please visit:

http://www.budpar.go.id
http://www.my-indonesia.info
http://www.tourismindonesia.com
http://www.indonesia-tourism.com

Saya warga negara Indonesia yang sangat menyukai pemandangan alam Indonesia yang Indah. MAri majukan pariwisata Indonesia. Negri ini benar - benar luar biasa indah. Jangan kira rusak, agar anak cucu kita dapat menikmati keindahn alam ini juga.
Saya mau bertemu dengan orang-orang yang suka dengan keindahan alam indonesia dan semua orang yang tertarik dengan keindahan Indonesia.


"Indonesia Know It Love It"
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