Republic of Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia (pronounced /ˌɪndoʊˈniːziə/ or /ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/) (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia) is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. With a population of around 230 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, with the world's largest population of Muslims. Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, ethnic diversity, religious pluralism within a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism including rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the world's second highest level of biodiversity. The country is richly endowed with natural resources, yet poverty remains widespread in contemporary Indonesia.

Fact about Republic of Indonesia

Motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika*  (Old Javanese) *Unity in Diversity

National ideology: Pancasila Anthem: Indonesia Raya

Capital (and largest city) Jakarta

6°10.5′S 106°49.7′E / 6.175°S 106.8283°E / -6.175; 106.8283

Official languages Indonesian

Official scripts Indonesian alphabet

Demonym Indonesian

Government Presidential republic 

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono  -  Vice President Boediono

Independence from the Netherlands   -  Declared 17 August 1945   -  Acknowledged 27 December 1949

Area  -  Land 1,919,440 km2 (16th)

735,355 sq mi   -  Water (%) 4.85

Population  -  2009 estimate 229,965,000 (4th)  -  2000 census 206,264,595   -  Density 119.8/km2 (84th)

Currency Rupiah (IDR)

Time zone various (UTC+7 to +9)

Internet TLD .id

Calling code +62