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Indonesia

History

A proclamation asserted Indonesia's claim to statehood.
Indonesia's sovereignty gained formal recognition.
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CapitalJakarta
Population284.4M
Area1,904,569 km2
CurrencyIndonesian rupiah

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

Showing all cities

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 Spirit Festival thumbnailBali Spirit Festival1 March 2027 – 30 April 2027 — Ubud, Bali — IndonesiaBali Arts Festival thumbnailBali Arts Festival13 June 2027–11 July 2027 — Denpasar — IndonesiaIndonesia National Day thumbnailIndonesia National Day17 August 2027 — Across Indonesia — Indonesia

Use Jakarta as the first planning anchor for Indonesia, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.

Food & drink

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Known for

BaliKomodoBorobudurJakartaStreet foodCoffee
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