| 1) GENERAL INFORMATION
Official Name Republik Indonesia / (Republic of Indonesia)
Capital Jakarta
Flag
The colors of the Indonesian flag date from the 13th century. White represents purity and justice, and red represents gallantry and freedom. The current flag was adopted in 1945 when Indonesia declared its independence.
Anthem “Indonesia Raya” / (“Great Indonesia”)
2) LAND
Area 1,904,443 sq km (735,310 sq mi)
Highest Point Puncak Jaya 5,030 m (16,502 ft) above sea level
Lowest Point Sea level along the coast
3) CLIMATE
Average Temperatures
| Jakarta |
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| January |
26° C |
79° F |
| July |
27° C |
80° F |
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| Padang |
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| January |
27° C |
80° F |
| July |
27° C |
80° F |
Average Annual Precipitation :
Jakarta 2,850 mm (112 in)
Padang 4,170 mm (164 in)
4) POPULATION
Population: 219,266,557 (2000 estimate)
Population Density
115 persons/sq km (298 persons/sq mi) (2000 estimate)
Urban/Rural Breakdown (1998 estimate)
38% Urban
62% Rural
Largest Cities (1997 estimate)
Jakarta - 9,341,400
Surabaya - 2,743,400
Bandung - 2,429,000
Medan - 1,942,000
Ethnic Groups
45% Javanese
14% Sundanese
8% Madurese
7% Ethnic Malay
26% Other
including Acehnese, Bataks, Balinese, Dayaks, Ambonese, Timorese, and Chinese
Languages
Official Language Bahasa Indonesia
Other Languages Javanese, Sundanese, and many other local languages
Religions
87% Islam
6% Protestantism
3% Roman Catholicism
2% Hinduism
1% Buddhism
1% Other
5) ECONOMY
Gross Domestic Product $94.2 billion (1998)
Chief Economic Products
Agriculture Rice, cassava, maize, sweet potatoes, coconuts, sugarcane, soybeans, peanuts, tea, coffee; rubber, palm oil, tobacco; livestock
Forestry Teak, ebony, bamboo, rattan; plywood
Fishing Shrimp and prawns, scad, carp, Indian mackerel, goldstripe sardinella, milkfish, anchovies, skipjack tuna
Mining Petroleum, natural gas, tin, copper, bauxite, coal, nickel, manganese, iron ore, silver, gold, diamonds, rubies
Manufacturing Refined petroleum, textiles, food products, wood products, tobacco products, chemicals
Employment Breakdown
41% Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
40% Services
19% Industry
Major Exports
Petroleum and petroleum products, natural and manufactured gas, wood and wood products, food products, textiles, metal ores, footwear, electrical and electronic products
Major Imports
Machinery, transportation and electrical equipment, chemicals, minerals
Major Trading Partners
Exports: Japan, United States, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong
Imports: Japan, United States, South Korea, Germany, Singapore, Australia, Taiwan
Currency Rupiah
Exchange Rate 10,014 rupiahs = U.S.$1 (1998 average)
6) GOVERNMENT
Form of Government Republic
Head of State and Government President (Elected by the People's Consultative Assembly to a five-year term)
Legislature
House of Representatives 500 members
People's Consultative Assembly 1000 members, including the 500 members of the House of Representatives
Voting Qualifications
Universal suffrage for all citizens age 17 and older, and for all married citizens regardless of age
Highest Court Supreme Court
Armed Services Army, Navy, Air Force (298,000 troops; men may be conscripted for 24 months )
Political Divisions 23 provinces, 2 special regions, and 1 special metropolitan district
7) EDUCATION
Major Universities and Colleges
University of Indonesia Jakarta
Hasanuddin University Makassar
Padjadjaran University Bandung
Gajah Mada University Yogyakarta
Diponegoro University Semarang
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