History
Language.
National and official language in the entire country is Bahasa Indonesian. It is the language of official correspondence, and is taught in schools and spoken on television. Most Indonesians today speaks two or more languages; Bahasa Indonesia as well as local language, which exceed the number of local languages in Indonesia, 300 languages.
Culture
The Indonesia culture is as vibrant and versatile as its landscape and natural beauty. The rich Indonesian culture is the result of the influence of the various neighboring countries and its very own ethnic culture.
The influence of India and the China since the ancient times and the European and the Middle Eastern influence in the medieval age are behind the vibrant culture of Indonesia. Religions also had a big effect on the Indonesian culture.
Though a largest Muslim country in the world Indonesia still has the influence of Hinduism and Buddhism embedded in its everyday life. The culture of Indonesia is well depicted in the arts and crafts of this South Asian country.
Religion
The government of Indonesia officially recognizes only six religions, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Protestantism, Catholicism, and Confucianism. The largest religious group in Indonesia is Islam with almost 86% of Indonesians being Muslims. Indonesia is also the most populous Muslim-majority nation in the world.
Location
South-eastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
About Indonesia
Indonesia is one of the fourth largest countries in the world it has more than 195 million people. Mainly Muslims — with substantial Christian, Hindu and Buddhist minorities. Indigenous tribes still exist in Borneo to Irian Jaya in Eastern Indonesia. The presence of their pagan ancestry can still be seen, heard and felt by those who dare to breach the tourist frontiers.