A presentation by Sebastian Sk. (11 - February - 2015), on a country in Southeast Asia, that is still struggling with economic issues.

1. 11 – February - 2015
A Presentation By Sebastian Sk.A Presentation By Sebastian Sk.
IndonesiaIndonesia

2. Table Of Contents...
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Location... 2Location... 2
Brief History... 3-6Brief History... 3-6
The Flag... 7The Flag... 7
Population & Other Statistics... 8 - 9Population & Other Statistics... 8 - 9
Economy... 10Economy... 10
Education... 11Education... 11
Conclusions... 12Conclusions... 12

3. Location...
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Indonesia is partly in both the Indian and Pacific oceans.Indonesia is partly in both the Indian and Pacific oceans.
It has thousands of islands, approximately 17,000.It has thousands of islands, approximately 17,000.
Stretches over three timezones. UTC +7, UTC + 8, and UTC + 9.Stretches over three timezones. UTC +7, UTC + 8, and UTC + 9.

4. Brief History...
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In ancient times, Indonesia began as a Hindu kingdom.In ancient times, Indonesia began as a Hindu kingdom.
It was ruled by a series of Indian kings for hundreds of years. (Until 16It was ruled by a series of Indian kings for hundreds of years. (Until 16thth
Century C.E.)Century C.E.)
(16(16thth
Century C.E.) European colonial powers took interest, and wantedCentury C.E.) European colonial powers took interest, and wanted
Indonesia for themselves.Indonesia for themselves.
(World War II) Indonesia was under Japanese occupation.(World War II) Indonesia was under Japanese occupation.
(1960s – 70s) An engineered civil war broke out.(1960s – 70s) An engineered civil war broke out.
(1996 – 1999) An economic crisis happened.(1996 – 1999) An economic crisis happened.
(Present: 2015) Indonesia is now a representative democratic republic.(Present: 2015) Indonesia is now a representative democratic republic.

5. Brief History...
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6. Brief History...
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7. Brief History...
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8. The Flag...
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The flag dates back to 14The flag dates back to 14thth
century C.E..century C.E..
The dark red symbolizes courage.The dark red symbolizes courage.
White symbolizes spiritual life.White symbolizes spiritual life.
Less officially, it's used to symbolize the major ingredients of IndonesianLess officially, it's used to symbolize the major ingredients of Indonesian
cuisine.cuisine.

9. Population And Other Statistics...
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Indonesia has a land area of approximately 1.9 million square kilometers.Indonesia has a land area of approximately 1.9 million square kilometers.
With a population of 2.5 million.With a population of 2.5 million.
The major religions are Islam and Protestantism.The major religions are Islam and Protestantism.
The major ethnic groups are the Javanese, and Sundanese.The major ethnic groups are the Javanese, and Sundanese.

10. Population And Other Statistics...
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Land Usage: 30% of land is used for agriculture, 10% for logging, 5% for waterLand Usage: 30% of land is used for agriculture, 10% for logging, 5% for water
reservoirs, and the other 55% for other uses such as urban housing.reservoirs, and the other 55% for other uses such as urban housing.
Indonesia gets its energy from a wide range of sources, Solar Energy,Indonesia gets its energy from a wide range of sources, Solar Energy,
Geothermal, etc... But its most common energy source is coal.Geothermal, etc... But its most common energy source is coal.

11. Economy...
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Indonesia is generally poor.Indonesia is generally poor.
It gets its wealth from hydrocarbons, export of metals, and oil & gas products.It gets its wealth from hydrocarbons, export of metals, and oil & gas products.
The unemployment rate is 6%.The unemployment rate is 6%.
Salaries deeply vary between jobs.Salaries deeply vary between jobs.
Their welfare system doesn't give people enough to live on.Their welfare system doesn't give people enough to live on.

12. Education...
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English is a 2English is a 2ndnd
language.language.
The literacy rate is 95%.The literacy rate is 95%.
Education quality is bad.Education quality is bad.
Government spending on education is low.Government spending on education is low.
There are many school grade scandals.There are many school grade scandals.

13. Conclusions...
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Indonesia has nice landscapes, beautiful cities, and a richIndonesia has nice landscapes, beautiful cities, and a rich
cuisine, but...cuisine, but...
The standard of living is extremely socio-economic.The standard of living is extremely socio-economic.
Poverty is rampant.Poverty is rampant.
There is a lack of opportunities.There is a lack of opportunities.
Pollution is a major problem.Pollution is a major problem.
It's often considered by its citizens to be “not worth living here.”It's often considered by its citizens to be “not worth living here.”

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IndonesiaIndonesia