4. INDONESIA
As the largest archipelago in this world,
Indonesia is comprised of more than 12,000,
out of which only about 6,000 about are
inhabited. It is also home of some of the rarest
animals in the world. This include the miniature
deer, a fish that can climb trees and catch
insect; and spiders that make giant webs to
lure small birds.
5. Brief History of Indonesia
The history of Indonesia has been shaped
by its geographic position, natural
resources, a series of human migration and
contacts, wars and conquests, as well as
by trades, economics and politics. Early
humans travelled by sea and spread from
mainland Asia.
6. Indonesia is the fourth most
populous country in the world.
Over 140 million people live in
the island of Java which is one
of the most densely populated
areas of the world. It is also
home to the world’s largest
muslim population.
7. • Evidences showed that Indonesian archipelago was
inhabited by Homo Erectus or the “Java Man”
between 1.5 million years ago.
• Homo sapiens reached the region by around 45,000
years ago.
• In 2011, found in East Timor showing that 42,000
years ago these early settlers had high-level
maritime skills , technology to made ocean crossing
to Australia and other islands. It also showed that
they consume large numbers and catch of big deep
sea fish such as tuna.
9. • “Indonesia” is came from the Greek word
“Indos” and “Nesos”, meaning “Island”.
• 1850, George Windsor Earl (an English
ethnologist) proposes the terms
“Indunesians” and “Malayunesians”.
• James Richardson Logan used Indonesia as a
synonym for Indian archipelago.
• Since 1900, Indonesia became more
common.
11. • Jakarta, is the financial centre of Indonesia
• Official Language is Indonesia
• Currency: Rupia Indonesia or Rupiah (IDR, Rp)
• Population: 248,645,008
• Agricultural product: rice, cassava, peanuts,
rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, copra,
poultry, beef, pork, eggs.
13. They export and import products with other countries
such as China, Japan, Australia, South Korea, India,
and etc.
Indonesia is known for its diverse tourists attractions.
The country has an endless list of wonderful tourist
places , from beaches and volcanoes to templates and
museums.
Life in Indonesia comes with a high risk of
earthquakes, road traffic, accidents, and petty crime.
14. NEKA Art is a wonderful museum,
displaying great pieces of artwork
including paintings, sculptures and
photographs by Balinese and other
Indonesian artists as well as by expatriate
artists, including Dutch artists and others
who lived in Bali when Indonesia was still
a colony
Pasifika art collection is one of a
time opportunity to relax in an oasis
of tranquillity and to view an
extraordinary collection of paintings
and other artworks. It is housed in
an exquisite modern Balinese
building designed by Popo Danes
17. The culture of Indonesia (Indonesian: Budaya
Indonesia) has been shaped by long interaction
between original indigenous customs and multiple
foreign influences. Indonesia is centrally-located
along ancient trading routes between the Far
East, South Asia and the Middle East, resulting in
many cultural practices being strongly influenced
by a multitude of religions, including Buddhism,
Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, and Islam,
all strong in the major trading cities.
18. Indonesians are people who are identified with the
county of Indonesia, regardless with their ethnic or
religious background. There are more than 1,300
ethnicities in Indonesia, making it a multicultural
archipelagic country with a diversity of languages,
cultures and religious belief.
The Indonesian people are composed of various ethnic
groups, of which the Javanese is the largest ethnic
group with about 40%, followed with the Sudanese
15%. The political sphere is, to be said, dominated by
Javanese. 81% of Indonesians are Muslims and the rest
are Christians, Hindu, or Buddhist.
19. Indonesian family culture is sharing the same household
among different generations.
They are always using right hand, when shaking hands,
offering gift, handing or receiving, eating, pointing or
generally touching another person
Pointing toward someone with index fingers are
considered rude, pointing with thumbs are considered
more polite.
When entering a mosque, they always remove their
shoes.
Speaking softly but clear with a somewhat subdued tone
is recommended, as speaking too loud is considered rude.