About ID
Location
Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia, comprising a vast archipelago of islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Malaysia.
Capital
The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta, which is located on the island of Java.
Population
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, with a population of over 270 million people.
Area
Indonesia covers a total land area of approximately 1.9 million square kilometers (about 735,000 square miles), making it the largest island country in the world.
Official Language
The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia).
Government
Indonesia is a unitary presidential constitutional republic with a multi-party system. The President of Indonesia is the head of state and government, and the country has a parliamentary system.
Religion
Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority country, with Islam being the dominant religion. However, it is also home to significant populations of Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, and other faiths.
Economy
Indonesia has a mixed economy with agriculture, manufacturing, and services sectors. It is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and is classified as a newly industrialized country. Key industries include palm oil, textiles, automotive, and tourism.
Culture
Indonesia has a diverse cultural heritage influenced by various ethnic groups, languages, and traditions. Traditional arts, music, dance, and cuisine vary across the archipelago.
Natural Resources
Indonesia is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, coal, minerals, and forests. It is one of the world's leading producers of palm oil and a major exporter of liquefied natural gas.
Biodiversity
Indonesia is known for its incredible biodiversity, with vast rainforests, coral reefs, and unique wildlife. It is home to species such as orangutans, tigers, elephants, and thousands of bird species.
Tourism
Indonesia is a popular tourist destination known for its stunning landscapes, beaches, cultural sites, and outdoor activities such as hiking, diving, and surfing. Tourist attractions include Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Komodo National Park.
"Indonesia Raya" was composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman in 1928 and was adopted as the national anthem when Indonesia declared independence in 1945. It symbolizes the spirit of unity, patriotism, and national pride among the Indonesian people.
The national anthem of Indonesia is called "Indonesia Raya" in Indonesian, which translates to "Great Indonesia" in English. Here are the lyrics in Indonesian along with an English translation:
Indonesia, tanah airku,
Tanah tumpah darahku,
Di sanalah aku berdiri,
Jadi pandu ibuku.
Indonesia, kebangsaanku,
Bangsa dan tanah airku,
Marilah kita berseru,
Indonesia bersatu.
Hiduplah tanahku,
Hiduplah neg'riku,
Bangsaku, Rakyatku, semuanya.
Bangunlah jiwanya,
Bangunlah badannya,
Untuk Indonesia Raya.
