Indonesia is a vast archipelago nation in Southeast Asia, stretching across more than 17,000 islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is known for its extraordinary biodiversity, ancient temples like Borobudur, and rich cultural traditions spanning hundreds of ethnic groups. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim-majority country and one of the most populous nations on Earth.
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Area
- 1,904,569 km²
- Coordinates
- 5° S, 120° E
Country facts
- Indonesia is home to the Komodo dragon, the largest living lizard species on the planet.
- The country recognizes over 700 living languages, reflecting its remarkable ethnic diversity.
- Borobudur, a 9th-century Buddhist temple in Java, is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments ever built.
- Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and has more active volcanoes than any other country.
- Bahasa Indonesia, the national language, was officially adopted in 1945 to unite the diverse archipelago.
Capital facts
- Jakarta is located on the northwest coast of Java, the most populous island in Indonesia.
- The city was known as Batavia during the Dutch colonial era, serving as the headquarters of the Dutch East India Company.
- The National Monument, locally called Monas, is a towering obelisk at the heart of Jakarta that symbolizes Indonesian independence.
- Jakarta is one of the fastest-sinking cities in the world due to excessive groundwater extraction and the weight of development.
- Indonesia has announced plans to relocate its capital to a new city called Nusantara on the island of Borneo.