Indonesia
Indonesia, or as it is officially known as the Republic of Indonesia, is an Asian country located specifically in the southeast of the continent of Asia, surrounded by many countries from its different sides, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Andaman Islands, Nicobar Islands, and others. The country's capital is called Jakarta, and the country's area is estimated at approximately 1,919,440 square kilometers, comprising 17,508 islands, and inhabited by approximately 238 million people. Fifteenth in terms of purchasing power of the population.
demographics
The Republic of Indonesia includes a number of different groups in terms of ethnicity, religion, and language, and accordingly, the state carried the slogan of unity in diversity. There are about 300 different ethnicities in Indonesia, including the Austronesian, which constitutes the origin of most of the population of Indonesia, and there are also Melanesian and Javanese, who are the vast majority of the population, as well as Sundanese, Malays, and Maduro, and minorities include those of Chinese, Indian, Arab and European origins. As for the language, there are about 742 languages and dialects in Indonesia, including the Indonesian language, which is the official language, and there are Malay and Javanese dialects.
Religion
There are six recognized religions in Indonesia, despite its acknowledgment of the freedom of religion, and this is Islam. Indonesia is one of the largest countries in terms of the fact that the largest number of its inhabitants are Muslims, there are Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism.
Geographical terrain
There is a diversity of wildlife in Indonesia in terms of plants and animals. The fact that it has a large area and a tropical climate and the nature of its diverse terrain between forests, coasts, beaches, sand dunes, and others made it second only to Brazil in terms of biological diversity. Among the animals that live in Indonesia are the elephant, the rhinoceros, the tiger, and the leopard, as well as the animal called orangutans and starlings. The number of bird species in Indonesia is estimated at about 1531 species, 36% of which have been domesticated, and 515 species of mammals, 39% of which have been domesticated. In it, coral reefs also grow, and it is considered among the coral triangle, and there is the largest diversity in the world of fish, especially coral reefs, as the marine life is rich and diverse. Many plants also grow in it, including mangroves and various types of flowers such as jasmine, Rafflesia Arnoldia, orchid of the month orchid, and corpse flower. Jasmine is considered the national flower of this country. Unfortunately, the cutting down of forest trees in order to expand urbanization, forest fires, and other illegal practices have led to threatening their forests and threatening many animals with extinction, including rhinos and orangutans.
What is Indonesia famous for?
tourism
Indonesia is considered one of the industrial and commercial cities, and it is characterized by its wide streets, high towers, and its tourist attractions: museums, zoos, malls, and the duty-free market. It is also famous for its picturesque nature, wonderful terrain, simple people, and beautiful, quiet lifestyle. There are many tourist areas in Indonesia, which include many simple tourist services, and the most famous tourist area is Jakarta, which is the capital famous for divine creativity in its nature.
Whoever leaves Jakarta and heads to the city of Bogor to Alpha, known as the Green Mountain, finds the beautiful green spaces that attract the eye, and the tea plantations spread among the mountains and the uninterrupted rains from the country, and among the most famous attractions in the mountain: the safari park, windsurfing, the Lido lake, and the waterfall, And the gardens, and public parks scattered among its mountains, which give pleasure to those who go there.
Commerce
Indonesia is famous for its trade, markets, and services, and is always characterized by its multiple tourist attractions, such as the volcano, the hot springs, the flower garden, and other beautiful landscapes.
Religious and ethnic pluralism
Indonesia is famous for its ethnic and religious diversity, where Muslims are present on its land with 85% of its original population, then Christians and Buddhists come after that.
the food
The most famous dishes in Indonesia are characterized by many spices, seasonings, and flavors that give the food a distinctive and delicious taste, and the prices are reasonable within the reach of all its people and visitors.
geography
Indonesia consists of seven thousand islands, and its climate is more than wonderful. It is a tropical rainy climate, characterized by its high humidity, being located on the equator, which characterizes its tropical climate throughout the year.
Tourism cities
Indonesia contains many tourist cities; Such as the city of Bandung, which contains many warm water springs, because it is close to the volcanoes area, and the city of Surabaya, where there are many mountains that are in the form of high mountain ranges, and the city of Bali, which is a city that is prepared for swimming and beautiful beaches for onlookers, as well as It has the most beautiful beaches, and the clearest seas in the world, in which we find a lot of fun, including Bali
Tourism in Indonesia
Indonesia enjoys a temperate climate throughout the year; Therefore, it can be visited at any time, but tourists prefer the dry season, which extends from April to October; Because the humidity is low and the temperatures are moderate, Indonesia provides a variety of ecosystems, and ecological travel to it has increased significantly in recent times, and the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is the main attraction for tourists; It is decorated with Dutch and British colonial-style buildings and has many antique markets, shopping places, restaurants, and there are many other tourist places in Malaysia; Such as the islands of Sulawesi, Sumatra, and Bali, and in this article, we mention the most important tourist places
Jakarta
The city of Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia, and the political and economic center of the country in addition to its cultural position, and the name Jabodetabek (in English: Jabodetabek) is due to the formation of the official capital region of Jakarta, which includes many cities, this name was chosen for it so that it consists of the syllables of these names the cities. Japoditapic is the second-largest settlement in the world, with an estimated population of about 30 million people, according to 2010 statistics; This is due to the fact that it is a melting pot in which many cultural and social backgrounds are gathered, according to the temptations of the high standard of living it offers, in addition to providing many commercial opportunities for immigrants from other
City Jakarta is located mainly on a flat area, and low, and includes historical swamps, in addition to the presence of some parts of the interior of it on parts of a higher level, and the continuous depletion of swamps for construction, and the decrease in the vegetation cover of high forests increased the risk of floods during the winter season, Jakarta also suffers from a lack of potable water, and its climate is characterized by its tropical nature, where temperatures range between 24-34 degrees Celsius, and the humidity in it rises to reach 75-85%, and the annual precipitation rate is 1700 mm.
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