INDONESIA

FUN FACTS ABOUT INDONESIA

In Indonesia, there are 400 active volcanoes; it is more

than in any other country in the world.

Javan rhino is an animal that lives only in Indonesia; in any other part

of the world you will not see this animal.

Indonesian children on Bali are traditionally always given

at least four names.

The word “ketchup” in English comes from the Indonesian word kecap, which is a sweet soy sauce.

Indonesia – is a paradise for the study of flora and fauna. In 2010, in Indonesia were discovered 200 new species of animals.

Adult male orangutans,

found in the wild only on the Indonesia islands of

Borneo and Sumatra, are

said to be eight times stronger than a human.

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“Unity in Diversity”

INDONESIA

Travel DestinationsINDONESIAIndonesia, is a Southeast Asian

Nation made up of thousands volcanic islands, is home to hundreds ethnic groups speaking many

different languages. It is known for its beaches, volcanoes and jungles sheltering

elephants, tigers and komodo dragons. On the island of Java, lie Indonesia’s vibrant, sprawling

capital, Jakarta, and the city of Yogyakarta, known for Gamelan music and traditional puppetry.

Republic of Indonesia(Republik Indonesia)

Flag National Emblem

Capital: Jakarta

Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional

Republic

Land Area: 1,904,569 km2

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)

Population: 255,461,700 (est. as of 2015)

Demonym: Indonesian

President: Joko Widodo

Calling Code: +62

BRIEF HISTORY OF INDONESIA

One of the first major kingdoms to emerge in Indonesia was the Srivajay naval kingdom in the 7th Century. The religious influences of Buddhism and Hinduism arrived with the Srivjay kingdom. Next, the Buddhist Sailendra and the Hindo Mataram dynasties arose as the major powers in the land. Many great monuments were left by these dynasties. In the 13th century, the Hindo Majapahit kingdom was founded under its great leader, Gajah Mada, the kingdom spread over much of today’s Indonesia.

The first Europeans to arrive were the Portuguese in 1512. They were followed by the Dutch and the British. The Dutch East India Company soon became the dominant power and began to colonize the area taking control for the next several hundred years. In 1942, during WWII, Japan occupied islands of Indonesia. After Japan lost

the war, Indonesia asked for its independence. It took several years of struggle, but in 1949 the Netherlands gave Indonesia its independence. Indonesia has had its problem developing, including repressive military rule up until 1999, widespread poverty and overpopulation.

#1 UBUDPerched among

stunning terraced rice

fields, Ubud is considered the cultural heart of Bali and one of

the top tourist attractions in Indonesia.

#2 BOROBUDURLocated 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta on

Java, the Borobudur is the one of the most famous Buddhist temple in the world. The Borobudur was built

over a period of some 75 years in the 8th and 9th centuries by the kingdom of Sailendra, out of an

estimated 2 million blocks of stone.

#3 KOMODO NATIONAL PARKThe Komodo National Park is

a national park located within the Lesser Sunda Islands that includes the

three larger islands Komodo, Padar and

Rincah, and 26 smaller ones. The park is named

after the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living

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reptile that can reach 3 meters or more in length and weigh over 70kg.

#4 GILI ISLANDSLombok’s most popular tourist destination is the Gili

Islands Archipelago of 3 small islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. The islands are very relaxed and laid-

back, with countless little beachside cafes still playing reggae and no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace.