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Country Profile


Name : Republic of Indonesia
Govenment : Republic
Region : Asia Pasific
Government Type : Presidential
President : Megawati Soekarnoputri
Vice President : Hamsah Haz
Capital City : Jakarta
Area : 1,904,000 sq Km
National Day : 17 August, Independence Day
National Anthem : Indonesia Raya
Climate : Average Temp -- 23-28 `C varying with altitude
Average Humidiy -- 70-90 %
Dry Season -- June to Sept
Rainy Season -- Dec to March
Divisions / Provinces : 3 Divisions - Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan
25 Provinces
Population : 216 million, growth rate - 1.5%
Languages : Bahasa Indonesia, plus 58 dialects
Neighboring Countries : Malasia and Thailand in North East
Philippines in North
New Guinea in West
Australia in South West Disebelah Tenggara India berbatasan
and Indian Ocean in South East
Religions : Muslim - 88%
Christian - 10%
Hindu - 2%
Currency : Rupiah
Currency Comparison : US $ 1.00 = 8900 Rupiah (approx)
Famous Games : Badminton