The document provides an overview of Indonesia, including its population, government, religions, family life, foods, holidays, education system, entertainment, cultural values, and advice for visitors. Some key points include: - Indonesia has a population of over 231 million people and is a representative democracy led by a president and vice president. Islam is the predominant religion practiced by 88% of the population. - Family life traditionally involves gender roles where sons help fathers and daughters help mothers, though modern families are less strict about these roles. Rice is a staple food and popular dishes include gado-gado, nasi goreng, and rujak. - Important holidays celebrate Indonesian independence, Ram

1. Tropical Indonesia By: Neomi Thijs Population: 231,820,243 people

3. Major Religions: Early Indonesians were animists, and practiced ancestor and spirit worship. Islam became the predominant religion. 88% Muslim 5% protestant 8% Roman catholic 2% Hindu 1% Buddhist

4. Family Life My family isn't as cultural and as traditional as local families are in Indonesia. Traditionally sons are supposed to help their fathers out with hard work and daughters are supposed to help their mothers out with cooking and cleaning. In families fathers usually work to provide money for food, shelter and education. Now a days women aren't always stay home moms. In my family my father works and my mother likes to buy groceries and cook. Me and my sister have chores like cleaning our rooms, washing the dishes and making our beds.

6. Indonesian Independence Day: August 17 th , 1945 is the independence day for Indonesians from the Dutch. We celebrate the day by playing games and throwing big feasts. Ramadan: This celebration is only celebrated by Muslims. Although Islam is the dominant religion in Indonesia a lot of people celebrate it. Weddings: In Indonesia depending where you live, weddings will be different. For example the wedding outfit in Jakarta would be different from the one in Java. Deepening from which part of Indonesia you come from it usually is different. Birthdays : A typical celebration of growth usually celebrated by everyone. We all throw different kinds of parties. Traditions

7. In Indonesia school is compulsory between the ages 7-15. Most schools are public ones, and a lot of them are religious schools. Most of them teach how to pray and how to read the Koran during class. Like in most places there are international schools like ISB. For example In Jakarta, JIS is a well known school. In some schools girls must wear something covering their head due to religion. Mostly in every public school it is a must to wear uniforms. Education

10. Communication is where one really gets to know the other. When you are talking to elders you must respect them and great them in a proper way. I've never heard of a rule about eye contact in my culture but to other people there probably are. In my family, you must always great a guest and be friendly. I like to keep my distance from someone, depending to who I’m talking to and if I even know this person. Communication

12. Terima Kasih The End (Thank You)