Indonesia
Capital
Jakarta
Population
~276 million
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Quick Facts
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Religion
- Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism
- Climate
- Tropical; hot and humid year-round
Culture & History
Known for: being the world's largest archipelago, diverse cultures, and Komodo dragons
Also famous for: Bali, temples, and volcanoes
Food: Nasi Goreng (fried rice)
Brief History
Dutch East Indies; gained independence in 1949; largest Muslim-majority country; diverse ethnic groups and languages