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Indonesia, with over 17,000 counted islands, is the islands, is by far the largest and most varied archipelago on Earth. The country spans almost 2 million square kilometres between Asis and Australia. It's positioned across a a region of immense volcanic activity, and Indonesia has some 400 volcanoes, with at least 70 still active. This tropical country and its many islands is one of the most beautiful and popular exotictourism destinations on the planet.
Population
241,973,879 (July 2005 est.)
Capital City
Jakarta
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects, the most widely
spoken of which is Javanese
Official Currency
Rupiah
Religion
Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
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