Quick Facts
- Full Country Name: Republic of Indonesia
- Local Name: Republik Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta (population: 9.3 million)
- Language:Bahasa Indonesian.
- Currency: Rupiah Rp (IDR) = 100 sen.
- People: Around 300 ethnic and tribal groups. The principal groups are Acehnese, Bataks, Minangkabaus (Sumatra); Javanese, Sundanese (Java); Balinese (Bali); Sasaks (Lombok); and Dani (Papua), Malays, Madurese, Chinese.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 67.13, Female: 72.13.
- Religion: Muslim (88%), Christian (8%), Hindu (2%), Buddhist.
- Size (sq km): 1,904,569 (16th)
- Population: 222,781,000 (4th)
- Population Density per sq km: 117 (84th)
- Country Dialling Code: 62
- Internet Country Code: .id
- Time Zone: GMT +7
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz (rural areas 110 AC, 50 Hz).
- Finance: Mastercard, Amex and visa accepted in cities; for remote areas take US dollars in small bills.
- Business Hours: Private businesses 0900-1700 Mon-Friday. Government office < 0800-1430 Mon-Thurs, 0800-1200 Friday.
- GDP (PPP): US$977.4 billion
- GDP (PPP) per Capita: US$4,458
- Annual Growth: -4%
- Inflation: 11.9%
- Major Industries: Oil, gas, textiles, timber, coffee, rubber, coal, tin, copper, rice, pepper, palm oil
- Major Trading Partners: Japan, USA, Singapore.
- Personal Safety: Seriously volatile. Many islands have experienced rioting and murder due to ethnic/religious conflict and political tensions. Authorities unable to guarantee safety in some areas. Seek latest information at time of visit.
