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Indonesia

History

A proclamation asserted Indonesia's claim to statehood.
Indonesia's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
Asia thumbnailPart ofAsiaMore countries, cities and routes.
CapitalJakarta
Population284.4M
Area1,904,569 km2
CurrencyIndonesian rupiah
Big Mac Index!-56.2%

Short facts

RegionSoutheast Asia / Archipelago
LanguageIndonesian
Time zoneMultiple (UTC+7 to UTC+9)
Drives onLeft

Worth seeing

  • Bali: Hindu island of temples, rice terraces, surf breaks, and spiritual ceremonies.
  • Komodo: Home to the world's largest lizard, with stunning pink beaches and rich marine life.
  • Borobudur: The world's largest Buddhist temple, a 9th-century masterpiece on Java.

Find a city in Indonesia

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Denpasar thumbnailDenpasarCityJakarta thumbnailJakartaCity

Planning questions

What is Indonesia known for?Bali, Komodo, Borobudur.
What is the capital?Jakarta.
Which language is useful?Indonesian.
When is the national day?17 August.
How should I browse it here?Start with the facts, jump to linked cities, then check events and topics.

Upcoming events

Bali Arts Festival thumbnailBali Arts Festival13 Jun - 11 Jul 2026 - IndonesiaIndonesia National Day thumbnailIndonesia National Day17 Aug 2026

No future Indonesia-linked events are active in the current dataset.

Food & drink

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Known for

BaliKomodoBorobudurJakartaStreet foodCoffee
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