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Indonesia
Kaitlyn Bausman
Technology
Famous Cities

Jakarta
Ubud
Kuta
Yogyakarta
Bandug
Denpasar
Nusa Dua
Seminyak

Surabaya
Uluwatu
Landmarks

Borobudur- one of the most famous temples in Indonesia.

Gili Islands- most popular destination.
Mount Bromo- active volcano.

Komodo National Park- named after the komodo dragon.
Bali- provides a picturesque backdrop.
Language

Arabic.
Most of the population are Muslim, and speak
Arabic.
Food

Rice
Chicken

Fish
Eggs
Sambal
Extremely spicy
Fresh vegetables
Tea
Government

Republican
Representative democracy is a form of government
founded on the principle of elected individuals

representing the people, as opposed to autocracy and
direct democracy.

A country that is governed by elected representatives and
by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a
king or queen
History

The first known inhabitant of Indonesia was the
“Java Man”
First major kingdom was Srivajay in the 17th
century
First Europeans were Portuguese in 1512
During WWII Japan occupied the islands of

Indonesia
Culture

Indonesia is a very diverse nation.
Each area has its own language, ethnic makeup, religion, and history.
Most people will define themselves locally

before nationally.
Total Size: 1,919,440 square km

Geography

Size Comparison: slightly less than three times the size of Texas
Geographical Coordinates: 5 00 S, 120 00 E
World Region or Continent: Southeast Asia
General Terrain: mostly coastal lowlands; larger islands have interior mountains
Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m
Geographical High Point: Puncak Jaya 5,030 m
Climate: tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands

Major cities: JAKARTA (capital) 9.121 million; Surabaya 2.509 million; Bandung
2.412 million; Medan 2.131 million; Semarang 1.296 million (2009)
Education

Primary school enrolment rates reached 97 per
cent in 2009, and currently some 26 million children
attend primary schools.
Most children do finish primary education,
'dropout' rates during the first six years of
education are under 2 per cent.
Children usually stop education after primary
school.

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  • 5. Landmarks Borobudur- one of the most famous temples in Indonesia. Gili Islands- most popular destination. Mount Bromo- active volcano. Komodo National Park- named after the komodo dragon. Bali- provides a picturesque backdrop.
  • 6. Language Arabic. Most of the population are Muslim, and speak Arabic.
  • 8. Government Republican Representative democracy is a form of government founded on the principle of elected individuals representing the people, as opposed to autocracy and direct democracy. A country that is governed by elected representatives and by an elected leader (such as a president) rather than by a king or queen
  • 9. History The first known inhabitant of Indonesia was the “Java Man” First major kingdom was Srivajay in the 17th century First Europeans were Portuguese in 1512 During WWII Japan occupied the islands of Indonesia
  • 10. Culture Indonesia is a very diverse nation. Each area has its own language, ethnic makeup, religion, and history. Most people will define themselves locally before nationally.
  • 11. Total Size: 1,919,440 square km Geography Size Comparison: slightly less than three times the size of Texas Geographical Coordinates: 5 00 S, 120 00 E World Region or Continent: Southeast Asia General Terrain: mostly coastal lowlands; larger islands have interior mountains Geographical Low Point: Indian Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Puncak Jaya 5,030 m Climate: tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands Major cities: JAKARTA (capital) 9.121 million; Surabaya 2.509 million; Bandung 2.412 million; Medan 2.131 million; Semarang 1.296 million (2009)
  • 12. Education Primary school enrolment rates reached 97 per cent in 2009, and currently some 26 million children attend primary schools. Most children do finish primary education, 'dropout' rates during the first six years of education are under 2 per cent. Children usually stop education after primary school.