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About The People
Did You Know...... The volcano Krakatoa, which was part of the Indonesian archipelago, erupted on August 27, 1883, prod »» More
Fashion... Indonesians prefer modest dress, whether they wear Western styles or more traditional clothing. The »» More
Socializing... Indonesians value loyalty to family and friends more than their own concerns. They rarely disagree i »» More
Family... Traditionally, Indonesians have had large families, but in recent times people are stopping at two c »» More
Sports & Recreation... A favorite sport is sepak takraw. Two teams try to keep a rattan ball in the air with their feet. Pe »» More
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Indonesia History
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Bima (right) and Arjuna (left), two of the
five Pandawas--heroic sons of Prabu (king) Pandu, a descendant of
Betara Guru-who represent the rise of a new mankind. Bima, who
symbolizes the sense of hearing, is known as a courageous but
impulsive defender of society. Arjuna--an incarnation of Wisnu
(Vishnu)--who represents the sense of sight, is known for his
great beauty, intelligence, and refinement.
BEFORE EUROPEAN INTRUSIONS into the islands by
Portuguese,
Spanish, and Dutch seeking to monopolize the lucrative
trade in
spices and other marketable products, the more than 13,000
islands
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Capital Cities... Jakarta »» History of Jakarta
Population: 240,271,522
GDP: $915,900,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 1,919,440 (sq km) 741,096 (sq mi)
Currency: Indonesian rupiah
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