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Indonesia

Indonesia
Capital
Jakarta
Population
277M
Area
1,904,569 kmยฒ
Language
Indonesian

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia, Asia. Its capital is Jakarta, with a population of approximately 277M and a total area of 1,904,569 kmยฒ. The official language is Indonesian and the currency is the Rupiah (IDR).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Indonesia

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Population
277M
total residents
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Total Area
1,904,569 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
145/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$1.32T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$4,770
per person
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Currency
Rupiah (IDR)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Indonesian
official
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Coastline
54,716 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+7 to +9
UTC offset
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Independence
1945
established
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Local Time in Jakarta

Indonesia covers an area of 1,904,569 kmยฒ with a population density of 145/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. The country has a GDP of $1.32T ($4,770 per capita) and gained independence in 1945. It has a coastline of 54,716 km.

Did You Know?

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, consisting of 17,508 islands, spanning three time zones, and home to more active volcanoes than any other country.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Indonesia

  1. Indonesia has more volcanoes than any other country โ€” over 130 active ones.
  2. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation with 17,508 islands.
  3. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim-majority nation.
  4. Komodo dragons, found only in Indonesia, are the world's largest living lizards.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Indonesia

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Best Time to Visit
Aprilโ€“October
Tropical, hot and humid year-round
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Cost of Travel
๐Ÿ’š Low Budget
Budget โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$2โ€“6
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$20โ€“60
per night
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Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/F, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Left
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Indonesia on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Jakarta, Indonesia

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๐Ÿ† Indonesia World Rankings

4th
Population
4th most populous country in the world
16th
Economy
16th largest GDP globally
1st
Islands
World's largest archipelago โ€” 17,508 islands
1st
Muslim Pop
World's most populous Muslim-majority nation

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Indonesia

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Borobudur

The world's largest Buddhist temple, a UNESCO 9th-century marvel on Java

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Komodo Island

Home to the Komodo dragon โ€” the world's largest lizard, growing up to 3 metres

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Bali Rice Terraces

UNESCO 1,000-year-old Subak irrigation terraces carved into emerald hillsides

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Mount Bromo

An active volcano in East Java with an ethereal lunar landscape and sea of sand

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Indonesia

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Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
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Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia

What is the capital of Indonesia?

The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.

What language is spoken in Indonesia?

The official language(s) of Indonesia are Indonesian.

What is the population of Indonesia?

The population of Indonesia is approximately 277M.

What currency does Indonesia use?

Indonesia uses the Rupiah (IDR).

What continent is Indonesia in?

Indonesia is located in Asia, in the Southeast Asia region.

What is the GDP of Indonesia?

Indonesia has a GDP of $1.32T, with a GDP per capita of $4,770.

What is the best time to visit Indonesia?

The best time to visit Indonesia is Aprilโ€“October. The climate is Tropical, hot and humid year-round.

Do I need a visa for Indonesia?

Visa on arrival for most nationalities

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