Indonesia, Archipelagic nation in Southeast Asia.
Description
Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia that stretches across thousands of islands between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The territory includes forested mountains, coastal lowlands, active volcanoes, and coral-rich waters that surround the scattered landmasses.
History
Maritime kingdoms controlled spice trade routes through the region from the 7th century onward, connecting Asia with the Middle East and Europe. The territory gained independence in 1945 after more than three centuries under colonial administration.
Culture
The name comes from the Greek word for 'Indian islands', reflecting early European perceptions of the region. Local markets across the islands display batik cloth, hand-carved wooden masks, and offerings prepared for daily temple ceremonies.
Practical
The rupiah serves as the national currency, and time zones shift from west to east across the islands. Major gateways include airports in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, with visa rules depending on the traveler's nationality.
Did you know?
Komodo dragons live only on a few eastern islands and can grow to about 10 feet (3 meters) in length. The 9th-century Borobudur temple on Java was built using around 2 million stone blocks, making it the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
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The Indonesian temples from the 8th to 14th centuries display Buddhist and Hindu architecture of the Mataram and Singhasari kingdoms. The stone structures carry reliefs, sculptures, and religious symbols depicting deities such as Shiva, Buddha, and Vishnu. The complexes are located mainly on Java...
Krakatoa
1441.1 km
Borobudur
1025.4 km
Prambanan Temple
1008.2 km
National Monument of Indonesia
1294.8 km
Tambora
641.8 km
Mount Bromo
817.7 km
Puncak Jaya
2148.7 km
Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat
1023.1 km
Semeru
833.7 km
Merapi
999 km
Tangkuban Perahu
1235.7 km
Jakarta International Stadium
1289.5 km
Gunung Merbabu
994 km
Tanah Lot
750.5 km
Istiqlal Mosque
1294.2 km
Suramadu Bridge
771.3 km
Ujung Kulon National Park
1471.7 km
Terarium Reptil 2
1300 km
Lawu Mountain
937.4 km
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
1291.9 km
Sangiran
956.5 km
Tugu inscription
1056.2 km
Rinjani
678.7 km
Ijen
740.5 km
Lawang Sewu
969.1 km
Mount Agung
703.7 km
Jakarta History Museum
1294.8 km
Mandalika International Street Circuit
735.1 km
Bali
Bangka Belitung Islands
Banten
Bengkulu
West Java
Central Java
East Java
Riau Islands
Jambi
Central Kalimantan
South Kalimantan
West Kalimantan
East Kalimantan
Lampung
West Nusa Tenggara
East Nusa Tenggara
Gorontalo
Maluku
North Maluku
Papua
West Papua
Central Sulawesi
West Sulawesi
South Sulawesi
North Sulawesi
Southeast Sulawesi
South Sumatra
West Sumatra
North Sumatra
Aceh
Yogyakarta
Jakarta
North Kalimantan
Riau
Highland Papua
South Papua
Central Papua
Southwest Papua
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