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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.

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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
Budget
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Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities
entry requirements

โš ๏ธ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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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, 17,508 islands
1st
Muslim Pop
World's most populous Muslim-majority nation

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia

What is the capital of Indonesia?

The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.

What continent is Indonesia in?

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

What currency does Indonesia use?

Indonesia uses the Rupiah (IDR). The international calling code is +62.

What is the GDP of Indonesia?

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

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