Agriculture and the manufacturing sector are the biggest industries in Indonesia. Right now, Indonesia boasts of having the biggest economy in the entire Southeast Asian region.The major exports of Indonesia include gas and oil, plywood, textile, rubber, and electrical appliances.
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Tourism is one of the key industries of Indonesia as it is a nation that is rich in culture, tradition, religion, and of course, wonderful beaches. The beach resorts to explore in Indonesia are the five star resorts in either Bali or Bintan Resorts. The Bali beaches are very hot and mostly frequented to by foreigners.
Being an island nation, there are a bountiful number lakes. As a matter of fact, there are over 500 natural lakes and 100 reservoirs in the country. The largest lake in all of Southeast Asia is Lake Toba, which is located in Sumatra.
The history of Indonesia can be traced back to the first men. Their race started from the Austronesian people who migrated to the island from Taiwan. When trade flourished in the region, Buddhism and Hinduism spread throughout the archipelago. Right now, most of the people in the area are Muslims. Indonesia has strong links with India and China before.
The Dutch primarily controlled Indonesia until they fully gained their independence following the Indonesian National Revolution.
Some of the world famous Indonesians are Gajah Mada, a military leader; Hayam Wuruk, a Javanese King, Chairil Anwar, an Indonesian poet and writer; and Rudy Hartono Kurniawan, a famous badminton player.
The archipelago of Indonesia is composed of 17,508 islands but only 6,000 of them are inhabited. The highest peak is the Puncak Jaya in Papua. The island is located on the equator and has many mountains and volcanoes.
Towns & Cities - Jakarta is the city capital of Indonesia. The other major cities are Bali, Jambi, and Bengkulu. The towns include Medan, Serang, Mataram, Pontianak, and Palu. Indonesia is second to Brazil, in terms of a high biodiversity.
16th September 2020