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Spread across a chain of thousands of islands between Asia and Australia, Indonesia is a country in a constant state of urban evolution. But the majority of the vast and steamy interior remains unexplored and a wealth of cultures and a myriad of landscapes continue to attract tourists to this region. Indonesia is ethically divers, with more than 300 local languages, it also has the world‘s largest Muslim population. Indonesia has seen great turmoil in recent years and travellers should continue to check travel warnings if planning to travel to this region. |
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| Population |
225.3 million (UN, 2005) |
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Life expectancy |
65 years (men), 69 years (women) (UN) |
| Capital |
Jakarta |
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Currency |
1 rupiah (Rp) |
| Area |
1.9 million sq km (742,308 sq miles) |
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Main exports |
Oil and gas, plywood, textiles, rubber, palm oil |
| Major language |
Indonesian, 300 regional languages |
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Internet domain |
.id |
| Major religion |
Islam |
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dialling code |
+62 |
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