Indonesia

Indonesia Quick Facts…

Official NameRepublic of Indonesia
Common NameIndonesia – /ˌɪn.dəˈni.ʒə/
NationalityIndonesian(s) – noun, Indonesian – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1945 (from the Netherlands)
Administrative Divisions35 provinces, 1 autonomous province, 1 special region, 1 national capital district
Total Population281.6 million (#4) with 58.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasJakarta (capital city), Bekasi, Surabaya, Depok, Bandung
Major LanguagesBahasa Indonesia (official), English, Dutch, Javanese
Electricity Access99.2% of total population
Internet Access62% of total population
CurrencyIndonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Real GDP (PPP)$3.4 trillion – 2022 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$12,400 (#127) – 2022 estimate
Total Area1,904,569 sq km / 735,358 sq mi (#16) with 4.9% water area
Geographic RegionAsia – Southeastern Asia
Bordering CountriesMalaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste
Bordering Water BodiesIndian Ocean, Pacific Ocean

National Anthem: “Indonesia Raya” (Great Indonesia)