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- Official Name: Republic of Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Government: Presidential Republic
- Population: 234,693,997 (2007 est.)
- Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Inflation Rate: 6.95%
- Official Language: Bahasa Indonesia
- Bird flu responsible for 4 Indonesian deaths in 2009USA Today: 4 Indonesians die of bird flu; toll climbs to 119 (March 3, 2009)
- 119 Indonesians have died from bird flu in the last several yearsUSA Today: 4 Indonesians die of bird flu; toll climbs to 119 (March 3, 2009)
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Indonesia, a country in Southeast Asia, is an archipelago consisting of 17,508 islands located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
An 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Sumatra on September 30, 2009 around 10:16 UTC. It was located at 33 miles from Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, and hit 80 miles deep. The quake caused extensive damage, and trapped thousands below the rubble of houses, hotels and hospitals. The death-toll is estimated to be at least 1100, but is likely to rise. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=a0QIZstJ7gLo More detailed coverage on this page
On September 2, 2009 an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit the southern coast of the main island of Java. At least 74 people are reported dead, more than 110 are injured.http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-09/03/content_11986748.htmhttp://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601100&sid=ajwFtGjSgMUcBrief History
Java Man, the fossilized remains of Homo erectus, were discovered in Indonesia in 1891 and proved the existence of man in this area ranged from two million to 500,00 years ago.Indonesia was colonized by the Dutch and the Dutch East India Company in 1602. World War II brought a Japanese invasion and the end of Dutch rule. In 1945, Indonesia declared independence and appointed Sukarno as its first president.
Today, Indonesia is divided into 33 provinces, each having its own political legislature. There are 300 ethnic groups and is the most populous Muslim-majority country. It boasts the second highest level of biodiversity, after Brazil, but continues to suffer from widespread poverty despite its natural resources.
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Indonesia Maps and Geography
- Wikipedia: Demographics of Indonesia
- Wikipedia: Geography of Indonesia
- CIA World Factbook: Indonesia
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Indonesia News
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Twitter users irked by Indonesia exec who linked disasters to immorality
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A government minister drew sharp criticism from earthquake victims Saturday and alienated some of his Twitter followers by blaming ... (November 28, 2009)GMA news.tv -
No damage after strong Indonesia quake
The epicentre was 195 km southwest of Waingapu town in the eastern part of neighbouring Sumba island at a depth of 30 km (18 miles), Indonesia's ... (November 28, 2009)Reuters -
Indonesia rejects Bali plan for turtle sacrifices
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia has rejected a push by the resort island of Bali for rare turtles to be legally slain in Hindu ceremonies, ... (November 27, 2009)The Associated Press -
Seven Greenpeace Activists Deported From Indonesia
It is also proposed that the seven deported activists be blacklisted from visiting Indonesia,” Lubis said. He said the seven activists had been proven ... (November 27, 2009)Jakarta Globe
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Indonesia Questions
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Is there an earthquake in Indonesia? 1 AnswerYes, there is. A 7.1 strong earthquake hit the southern coast of the main island of Java. Six are reported dead. Follow it here: http://bit.ly/19TULP read more -
is everybody fine in Indonesia..?? 1 AnswerSadly, not everyone. Latest news is that there are 40 dead, more than 5000 evacuated. Follow the news here: http://bit.ly/MAtyu read more
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indonesia is a trending topic why? 1 AnswerThere has been a 7.0 strong earthquake there. Latest news is that there are 40 dead, more than 5000 evacuated. Follow the news here: http://bit.ly/MAtyu read more
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Is it even legal for a minor to drink in indonesia? 1 AnswerI have looked at various websites from wiki to drink responsible, but found mix results on the drinking age. some say 18 others 21. My answer is if by minor u ... read more
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Indonesia on Amazon
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Indonesia Adapter Plug B - $3.00
Adaptor plug changes your appliance plug to fit Indonesian outlets...Amazon
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Globe Trekker - Indonesia (Double DVD) - $29.95
3 Episodes: Bali & Sulawesi, Java & Sumatra, and The Eastern Islands. Thirteen thousand floating emerald islands make up the Indonesian archipelago stretching 3,000 miles from ...Amazon
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In the Time of Madness: Indonesia on the Edge of Chaos - $14.00
In the last years of the twentieth century, foreign correspondent Richard Lloyd Parry found himself in the vast island nation of Indonesia, one of the most alluring, mysteriou...Amazon
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The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (The World Readers) - $25.95
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, encompassing nearly eighteen thousand islands. The fourth-most populous nation in the world, it has a larger Muslim population than an...Amazon
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Indonesia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) - $29.99
Stretch your hand through ancient stone latticework to touch the lucky Buddhas atop Java's majestic Borobudur. Drink with the deceased (and try not to slip on buffalo blood...Amazon
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counter strike bin ? RT @binbinaa: sedang bermain cs indonesia haha seru juga
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KAMI TIDAK TAKUT. We Are Not Afraid. Add Indonesia flag to your avatar with 1-click http://twcauses.com/iunite/ #indonesiaunite
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Thanks to everybody that show your face up at Macbeth x Crooz Indonesia 2009....see you at next round.....!!!! http://bit.ly/6gosEI
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@taschaw gue indonesia nih tapi mukanya kayak bule gitu (?)
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wah, motoGP versi indonesia d trans7... wkwkwk(rofl) http://plurk.com/p/2ssj2p
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