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1 day ago · Indonesian ( Bahasa Indonesia; [baˈhasa indoˈnesija]) is the official and national language of Indonesia. [8] It is a standardized variety of Malay language, [9] an Austronesian language that has been used as a lingua franca in the multilingual Indonesian archipelago for centuries.
3 days ago · The Indonesian archipelago represents one of the most unusual areas in the world: it encompasses a major juncture of Earth’s tectonic plates, spans two faunal realms, and has for millennia served as a nexus of the peoples and cultures of Oceania and mainland Asia.
Jun 24, 2024 · Stay on top of Indonesia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
6 days ago · The remote interior regions of Sumatra, Kalimantan, and western New Guinea feature ritualized speech and local epic narrative traditions, while in Java and Bali the visual and performing arts are heavily influenced by the Hindu epics Mahabharata and Ramayana.
4 days ago · Indonesia is an independent republic consisting of more than 17,500 islands spread over 3,400 miles along the Equator. The main islands are Java, Sumatra, Bali, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi (Celebes), Papua, Halmahera, and Seram. The capital city of Jakarta lies in the lowlands of West Java, the most populated island.
6 days ago · Most of the Chinese have lived in Indonesia for generations. The majority of them are of mixed ( peranakan) heritage, do not speak Chinese, have Indonesian surnames, and through intermarrying with Indonesians have developed distinct dialects and customs.
Jun 26, 2024 · If you're heading to the tropical country of Indonesia and are looking for things to do, then check out this article featuring top things Indonesia is famous for.
