This country’s official
motto is unity and diversity. Welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll be continuing our travel series with a look at Indonesia.
While this Southeast Asian country was
once known as the
, today it is officially
referred to as the Republic of Indonesia.
This beautiful country actually
spans 2 continents, and
part of Asia and Oceania. It is also located within the Pacific
Ring of Fire, which means volcanos and
are quite common.
In total, Indonesia is
3 times the size of the American state of Texas, and that area is
spreads out over an estimated 8,000
. In reality, only 6,000 of these islands are populated and islands like Java, Borneo and Bali are
among the largest.
Due to it’s abundance of islands, Indonesia also
boasts 5,000 miles of
. Indonesia is home to roughly 238 million people, which means it’s one of the
most heavily populated countries
as well. The nation’s capital and largest city is Jakarta.
One of the qualities that makes Indonesia so fascinating is its
. In fact, this country has some of the most unique
and
in the world. This is
its location, near the Equator, its
climate and its position
across two continents.
The country’s hot and humid climate also allows for
crop growth year round in addition to a number of exciting summer sports.
Indonesia’s
and geography is comprised of
flatlands, accompanied by some
areas. Like Indonesia’s environment, its cuisine is also
quite diverse, and differs from region to region. Grilled
and
are quite popular, and the cuisine is also
for its use of regional
spices.
The culture of Indonesia was influenced by its location along
trade routes. And today, it combines a number of cultural elements and
to make its own. However, over 85% of the country’s population is
muslim,
despite the fact that this is not an islamic state.
Dance is a very important part of the country’s cultural diversity. Indonesia is also known for its
hand-crafted , including different types of
fabric,
and wood
carvings.
Indonesia is
a popular tourist destination across the world for a
of reasons, including its beautiful beaches, distinct culture and tropical climate. These elements help
draw visitors to this
asian country year after year.