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Indonesia — silhouette, capital and facts
Indonesia is in Asia and its capital is Jakarta. With about 273 million people and 1,904,569 km², it ranks 14th in area and 4th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Indonesia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Continent
- Asia
- Population
- about 273 million
- Area
- 1,904,569 km²
- Language
- Indonesian
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah
- Flag colors
- red, white
Borders
Indonesia shares a land border with 3 countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste.
Fun facts about Indonesia
- Indonesia has about 17,000 islands, and the country spans three time zones.
- The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa produced a bang heard thousands of kilometers away.
- On Komodo Island lives the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, which can exceed 2 meters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
Which continent is Indonesia in?
Indonesia is in Asia.
Which countries border Indonesia?
Indonesia shares a land border with 3 countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Indonesia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Indonesia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Indonesia?
Indonesia has about 17,000 islands, and the country spans three time zones. The 1883 eruption of Krakatoa produced a bang heard thousands of kilometers away. On Komodo Island lives the Komodo dragon, the world's largest lizard, which can exceed 2 meters.
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