Capital:
Jakarta (capital city of Indonesia)
Population:
275,501,339
Languages:
Bahasa Indonesia 94% (official), Javanese 31.8%, Sundanese 14.5%, Madurese 3.7%, Minang 2%, Banjar 1.7%, Bali 1.6%, Other 25%
Religion:
Muslim 87.2%, Protestant 7%, Catholic 2.9%, Hindu 1.7%, Buddhist 0.7%, Confucianism 0.05%
Life Expectancy:
65.5 years (male), 69.7 years (female)
GDP per-capita:
4,788 U.S. dollars
Of Interest:
Indonesia comprises a vast archipelago of approximately 17,504 islands, with around 6,000 still uninhabited. These islands are scattered across the equator, resulting in a tropical climate. The most densely populated island is Java, hosting over half (65%) of the country's population. The five main islands are Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Irian Jaya, collectively known as the Indonesian archipelago.
Location:
Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, situated within the Malay Archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.