58 Facts About Indonesia

Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a Southeast Asian country.

Indonesia is a vast archipelago comprised of thousands of islands.

"Srivijaya" is regarded as the first known Indonesian kingdom, lasting until around 1400 A.D.

The Portuguese first arrived in Indonesia in the early 16th century, primarily to trade in spices.

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, its third-most populous democracy, and its largest Muslim-majority country.

Forests cover more than half of the country.

Indonesia has the most active volcanoes in the world, with 74.

The Javan rhino is an Indonesian native animal that is found nowhere else on the planet. There are only about 50 of these animals left in the world today.

Humans can be eaten by Komodo dragons in Indonesia. These are the world's largest lizards, and they can only be seen in the country's Komodo Island national parks.

Kelimutu, an Indonesian volcano, has three lakes that change colours from turquoise to green, red, and black.

The world's largest flower, Rafflesia Arnoldi, is found in Indonesia. The flower can weigh up to 7 kg and have petals that are 2.5 cm thick and 0.5 m long.

Borobudur Temple in Indonesia has 504 Buddha statues, making it the world's largest Buddhist temple. The temple is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There were over 2000 sex workers in "Dolly," Southeast Asia's largest red-light district. However, the government shut it down in 2014.

The Grasberg Mine, the world's largest gold mine, is also located in Indonesia. The mine is also the third-largest copper mine in the world. The mine employs between 19,000 and 20,000 people.

The most odorous flower on the planet, Amorphophallus titanium, is found on Sumatra Island in Indonesia. It can be smelled from half a mile away. The flower, also known as "the devil's tongue," can reach a height of two metres on average.

Mt. Tambora, one of the highest peaks in the Indonesian archipelago, is the world's most explosive volcano. The largest recorded eruption from this volcano, which occurred in 1815, was heard 1930 kilometres away on Sumatra Island. More than 70,000 people were killed in the eruption.

According to Volcanodiscovery.com, Indonesia has 147 volcanoes.

The flags of Indonesia and Monaco are similar; however, the sizes of the flags differ.

Zubair Said, an Indonesian, composed Singapore's national anthem in 1958.

Despite its population, Jakarta lacks a high-speed railway system, which is unusual.

The Indonesia archipelago consists of over 17,500 islands, approximately 6000 of which are inhabited.

Indonesia has over 700 different dialects and languages, making it a very diverse country.

France has twelve time zones, while Indonesia has three (the maximum for any country).

The Garuda (mythical bird) is Indonesia's national bird.

Indonesia has Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Almost 17% of Indonesia's population uses the internet.

Java, the world's thirteenth-largest island, is located in Indonesia. The island is home to more than 140 million people. It also houses more than half of the country's population.

Java is the most populous island in the world.

Indonesia's national motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity," literally "many, yet one").

Indonesia is the world's second most biodiverse country.

J. R. Logan, a British anthropologist, coined the term "Indonesia" in 1850.

Between 1.5 million and 35,000 years ago, Homo erectus, also known as the Java Man, lived in the Indonesian archipelago.

Between 1942 and 1945, Japan occupied Indonesia primarily to obtain its natural resources. According to a UN report, at least four million people died in Indonesia during this time period. Famine and forced labour, on the other hand, were the causes of death.

General Suharto, Indonesia's second president, is suspected of amassing up to $45 billion through corruption. Between March 12, 1967 and May 21, 1998, he served as acting president. If the wealth assessment is correct, he may be the world's most corrupt politician of all time.

Indonesia is famous for several things, including Komodo dragons, beaches, tigers, music, and traditional puppetry.

At least 165 million Indonesians are under the age of 30.

There are hotels in Indonesia that have "ladies-only floors." Ladies can reserve a room on floors where all of the carers and staff are female.

The traffic conditions in Indonesia are also difficult for a newcomer to adjust to. Motorcyclists will take almost any available space on congested roads.

More than 35% of the bird and mammal species in Indonesia are endemic, making it the second most diverse country in the world after Australia.

Indonesia is currently the world's third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases.

Indonesia is the world's largest producer of palm oil, accounting for roughly half of global supply.

The nature of Indonesian national culture resembles that of India.

Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, an Indonesian engineer, is credited with inventing the Sosrobahu road-building technique, which is now used by many countries around the world.

Indian, Chinese, European, and Middle Eastern cuisines have all had an impact on Indonesian cuisine.

Girls between the ages of 12 and 16 are isolated from the outside world and effectively imprisoned, according to an old Indonesian tradition.

By launching the Palapa satellite in 1976, Indonesia became the first developing country to operate its own satellite system.

The world's largest island country is Indonesia, followed by Madagascar and Papua New Guinea.

Lake Toba, the world's largest volcanic lake, is also located in Indonesia. It is over 100 kilometres long and 30 kilometres wide. It is also Indonesia's largest lake. Pulao Samosir, a newly formed island, is also located in the lake.

Every day, the country experiences one to three earthquakes.

Every year, at least one volcanic eruption occurs in Indonesia.

Indonesia has the world's second-largest number of tropical forests, after Brazil.

Indonesia is the world's second-largest producer of instant noodles after China. Indofood, the world's largest instant noodle producer, is also based in the country.

TransJakarta is the world's largest bus rapid transit system, carrying over 300,000 passengers per day.

The world's second-largest earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, in 2004. The result was a Tsunami that killed an estimated 300,000 people and displaced millions more. The force was so powerful that surrounding land masses shifted by up to 12 metres.

Puncak Jaya in Papua is Indonesia's highest peak, standing at 4,884 metres.

Indonesia has a coastline of over 54,716 kilometres.

Indonesia is located between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Tourism contributes significantly to the national economy. The country prides itself on being "Wonderful Indonesia."