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Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia

Asia · South-Eastern Asia

Capital
Jakarta
Population
267.7M
Area
1,904,569 km²
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Languages
Indonesian
Currency
Indonesian rupiah (Rp)

Location on the World Map

Indonesia
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
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ContinentAsia · South-Eastern Asia
Neighbouring countries (3)

Famous Personality

Sukarno

leader

He was Indonesia's founding president and a central figure in its independence movement.

Local Delicacy

Rendang

It is a rich and spicy slow-cooked beef dish originating from West Sumatra.

National Symbols

National animalKomodo dragon
National birdJavan hawk-eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Borobudur, a famous landmark of Indonesia

Borobudur

It is the world's largest Buddhist temple and one of Indonesia's most famous monuments.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropRice

Rice is Indonesia's dominant staple crop and the country's most important agricultural product.

Most grown fruitBanana

Banana is among Indonesia's most widely produced fruits and is grown across much of the archipelago.

Major Cities

Jakarta Surabaya Bandung Medan Semarang

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Puncak Jaya4,884 m
2Puncak Mandala4,760 m
3Puncak Trikora4,730 m
4Mount Kerinci3,805 m

Major Airports

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport · Jakarta
IATA CGKICAO WIII
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport · Denpasar
IATA DPSICAO WADD
Juanda International Airport · Surabaya
IATA SUBICAO WARR
Kualanamu International Airport · Medan
IATA KNOICAO WIMM

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Gamelan

The gamelan ensemble of metallophones and gongs is one of Indonesia's most iconic and influential musical traditions.

2
Angklung

This bamboo shaken instrument is a national cultural symbol especially associated with Sundanese music.

3
Kendang

The kendang drum directs tempo and dynamics in gamelan, dangdut, and many regional styles.

4
Suling

The bamboo flute is widely used across Indonesian folk, court, and popular genres.

5
Sasando

This plucked palm-leaf harp from Rote is one of Indonesia's most distinctive traditional instruments.

Major Rivers

Kapuas Mahakam Musi Barito

Bordering Countries

Timor-LesteMalaysiaPapua New Guinea

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Indonesia

Traditional Javanese dress of Indonesia