Travel Guide: Indonesia
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VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
This country's official motto is "Unity in diversity," and it's little wonder why: from climate to culture to cuisine, Indonesia combines unique elements from a number of civilizations to make something truly unique. Indonesia's climate allows for sport and crop growth for most of the year, making it a great destination. With a history along popular trade routes, Indonesia has been full of various cultures for centuries. The country's dance, handcrafted artwork, and even food are relics of this diversity. The majority of the country's population is categorized as Muslim, despite the fact it is not an Islamic state. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com continues our travel series with a look at Indonesia.
Travel Guide: Indonesia
This country’s official motto is “Unity in diversity.” Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’ll be continuing our travel series with a look at Indonesia.
Location
While this Southeast Asian country was once known as the Dutch East Indies, today it is officially referred to as the Republic of Indonesia. This beautiful country actually spans two continents, and is considered part of Asia and Oceania. It is also located within the Pacific Ring of Fire, which means volcanoes and earthquakes are quite common.
Islands
In total, Indonesia is roughly three times the size of the American state of Texas, and that area is spread out over an estimated 18 thousand islands. In reality, only six thousand of these islands are populated, and islands like Java, Borneo and Bali are among the largest. Due to its abundance of islands, Indonesia also boasts over 50 thousand miles of coastline.
Capital City
Indonesia is home to roughly 238 million people, which means it is one of the world’s most heavily populated countries, as well. The nation’s capital and largest city is Jakarta.
Biodiversity
One of the qualities that makes Indonesia so fascinating is its biodiversity: in fact, this country has some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world. This is due to its location near the equator, its tropical climate and its position across two continents.
Climate
The country’s hot and humid climate also allows for crop growth year-round, in addition to a number of exciting summer sports. Indonesia’s landscape and geography is comprised of flatlands, accompanied by some mountainous areas.
Cuisine
Like Indonesia’s environment, its cuisine is also quite diverse and differs from region to region. Grilled meat and seafood are quite popular, and the cuisine is also well-known for its use of regional spices.
Culture
The culture of Indonesia was influenced by its location along trade routes, and today it combines a number of cultural elements and religions to make its own. However, over 85 per cent of the country’s population is Muslim, despite the fact this is not an Islamic state.
Art
Dance is a very important part of the country’s cultural diversity. Indonesia is also known for its handcrafted artwork, including different types of fabric, textiles and wood carvings.
Top Destination
Indonesia is considered a popular tourist destination across the world for a variety of reasons, including its beautiful beaches, distinct culture and tropical climate. These elements help draw visitors to this Southeast Asian country year after year.
