Indonesia
About Indonesia
This source-led guide introduces Indonesia through six small topics: rice-growing landscapes, a temple complex, batik, language, population data, and angklung.
Quick Facts
Capital
Jakarta
Population
273,523,615
Region
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages linked on SubLearn
This list shows linked languages, not every language spoken in the country.
Indonesian
Bahasa Indonesia
Did You Know?
Borobudur Temple Compounds were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1991.
Indonesian batik was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List in 2009.
Indonesian angklung was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List in 2010.
Famous Landmarks
Borobudur and dated facts
A lesson on keeping a landmark, a date, and a source together.
Cuisine
Rice, water, and place
A source-led lesson about the subak system in Bali.
Music & Arts
Traditional Arts
Events & Festivals
Batik and a heritage list
A lesson that separates a cultural record from an event schedule.
Lifestyle & Customs
Language and listening
A practical lesson on using a general language fact with respect.
Etiquette Tips
The CIA World Factbook lists Indonesian as an official language, but a country-level fact cannot tell you which language a particular person prefers. Start politely, use clear language, and listen to the response.
Economy
A population series needs a year
A data-literacy lesson using the World Bank population series.
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