The document provides an overview of the geography, politics, demography, economy, culture, and tourism of Indonesia. It notes that Indonesia is an archipelago consisting of over 17,000 islands, the largest in the world. It has a population of over 237 million people from over 1,000 ethnic groups. The culture is rich with diverse regional traditions expressed through dance, music, art, clothing, food, and ceremonies. Major industries include oil and gas, mining, palm oil, and tourism centered around popular destinations like Bali, Lombok, and numerous cultural and natural sites.
3. Geography
• Largest archipelago.
• 17,508 islands (5 major islands – Sumatera, Java, Kalimantan,
Sulawesi, Irian Jaya).
• 1.9 million miles square.
• 400 volcanoes (100 still active).
4. • Independence 17 August 1945. Politics
• Unity in Diversity
• Democratic country , presidential system
• Trias politica (legislative, executive,
judicative).
• 33 provinces, 497 districts/city.
5. Demography
• Population 237 million
(Wikipedia, 2011) – 4th
world’s largest.
• 1,128 tribes (BPS, 2010)
• Minority etnics: China,
India, Arab.
• 726 local languanges
(Paul, 2009)
• Official language: Bahasa
Indonesia
10. Traditional Dance
Saman (Aceh) Gambyong (Central Java)
Belian Bawo (Kalimantan)
Piring /plate (Jambi, Sumatera) Topeng/Mask (West Java)
Tor Tor (North Sumatera) Nggatsi (Papua) Legong (Bali)
11. Traditional Houses
Minangkabau
Batak traditional house
Piring /plate (Jambi, Sumatera)
Papua
Aceh
Toraja