| Republic of Indonesia Republik Indonesia | ||||||
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| Motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Old Javanese) Unity in Diversity National ideology: Pancasila[1] | ||||||
| Anthem: Indonesia Raya | ||||||
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| Capital (and largest city) | Jakarta (land)) 6°10.5′S 106°49.7′E / 6.175°S 106.8283°E | |||||
| Official languages | Indonesian | |||||
| Demonym | Indonesian | |||||
| Government | Presidential republic | |||||
| - | President | Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono | ||||
| - | Vice President | Jusuf Kalla | ||||
| Independence | from the Netherlands | |||||
| - | Declared | 17 August 1945 | ||||
| - | Acknowledged | 27 December 1949 | ||||
| Area | ||||||
| - | Total | 1,919,440 (land) km2 (16th) 735,355 sq mi | ||||
| - | Water (%) | 4.85 | ||||
| Population | ||||||
| - | 2009 estimate | 229,965,000[2] (4th) | ||||
| - | 2000 census | 206,264,595 | ||||
| - | Density | 119.8/km2 (84th) 312.7/sq mi | ||||
| GDP (PPP) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $908.242 billion[3] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $3,986[3] | ||||
| GDP (nominal) | 2008 estimate | |||||
| - | Total | $511.765 billion[3] | ||||
| - | Per capita | $2,246[3] | ||||
| Gini (2002) | 34.3 | |||||
| HDI (2008) | ▲ 0.726 (medium) (109th) | |||||
| Currency | Rupiah (IDR) | |||||
| Time zone | various (UTC+7 to +9) | |||||
| Drives on the | left | |||||
| Internet TLD | .id | |||||
| Calling code | 62 | |||||
Jumat, 25 September 2009
republic of indonesia
etymology
Etymology
The name Indonesia derives from the Latin Indus, meaning "India", and the Greek nesos, meaning "island".[4] The name dates to the 18th century, far predating the formation of independent Indonesia.[5] In 1850, George Earl, an English ethnologist, proposed the terms Indunesians — and, his preference, Malayunesians — for the inhabitants of the "Indian Archipelago or Malayan Archipelago".[6] In the same publication, a student of Earl's, James Richardson Logan, used Indonesia as a synonym for Indian Archipelago.[7] However, Dutch academics writing in East Indies publications were reluctant to use Indonesia. Instead, they used the terms Malay Archipelago (Maleische Archipel); the Netherlands East Indies (Nederlandsch Oost Indië), popularly Indië; the East (de Oost); and even Insulinde.[8]
From 1900, the name Indonesia became more common in academic circles outside the Netherlands, and Indonesian nationalist groups adopted it for political expression.[9] Adolf Bastian, of the University of Berlin, popularized the name through his book Indonesien oder die Inseln des Malayischen Archipels, 1884–1894. The first Indonesian scholar to use the name was Suwardi Suryaningrat (Ki Hajar Dewantara), when he established a press bureau in the Netherlands with the name Indonesisch Pers-bureau in 1913.stuctural
The Republic of Indonesia (pronounced /ˌɪndoʊˈniːziə/ or /ˌɪndəˈniːʒə/) (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia), is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands, and with an estimated population of around 237 million people, it is the world's fourth most populous country, and has the largest Muslim population in the world.
Indonesia is a republic, with an elected legislature and president. The nation's capital city is Jakarta. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Malaysia. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The Indonesian archipelago has been an important trade region since at least the seventh century, when the Srivijaya Kingdom traded with China and India. Local rulers gradually adopted Indian cultural, religious and political models from the early centuries CE, and Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms flourished. Indonesian history has been influenced by foreign powers drawn to its natural resources. Muslim traders brought Islam, and European powers fought one another to monopolize trade in the Spice Islands of Maluku during the Age of Discovery. Following three and a half centuries of Dutch colonialism, Indonesia secured its independence after World War II. Indonesia's history has since been turbulent, with challenges posed by natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process, and periods of rapid economic change.
Across its many islands, Indonesia consists of distinct ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest and most politically dominant ethnic group. Indonesia has developed a shared identity defined by a national language, ethnic diversity, religious pluralism within a majority Muslim population, and a history of colonialism including rebellion against it. Indonesia's national motto, "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity" literally, "many, yet one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. However, sectarian tensions and separatism have led to violent confrontations that have undermined political and economic stability. Despite its large population and densely populated regions, Indonesia has vast areas of wilderness that support the world's second highest level of biodiversity. The country is richly endowed with natural resources, yet poverty is a defining feature of contemporary Indonesiaindonesian location
| Location: | Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean |
| Population: | 234,693,997 (July 2007 est.) |
| Capital: | name: Jakarta geographic coordinates: 6 10 S, 106 48 E time difference: UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time) note: Indonesia is divided into three time zones |
| GDP per : | $3,800 (2006 est.) |
farmer job
Smallholder Agribusiness Development Initiative (SADI)
Being a farmer is not easy – not just in Indonesia but all over the world. To be successful they must overcome many elements which they can’t control such as the weather, pests, natural disasters and market prices. However help is on its way! Groups of cattle farmers in Lombok and South Sulawesi are getting assistance from an ACIAR (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) - SADI (The Smallholder Agribusiness Development Initiative) research team. Cattle-farming is one of the best ways smallholder farmers can increase their income as cattle are more profitable than grain.
The ACIAR–SADI research team has also introduced simple management practices to enhance stock survival and productivity. Groups of farmers are now keeping their cattle in collective kandangs (barns) which they have built themselves with assistance from SADI and the local Dinas Peternakan Kabupaten. By using these simple feeding and management technologies, smallholder farmers can more quickly become owners and producers of a valuable product in high demand, and in a growing market. It was a fascinating day for Kang Guru and we learned a lotlove indonesia
what are love about indonesia
They both agree about the diversity that they have seen in Indonesia recalling the opportunities they have had to visit communities in places as distinct as Banda Aceh and Nias, Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Komodo and Kupang. “The richness of different cultures, plus the binding presence of Bahasa Indonesia and a common Indonesian identity have been striking as we have travelled around”, the Ambassador said. Mrs Farmer commented on the many signs of religious observance and diversity she has seen throughout the archipelago
life in village
life in village
What is it?
Every part of the rice plant is used!The straw (jerami) is used as fuel, as bedding for animals, can be made into rope, handicrafts, shoes, toys, paper and even bricks. The grain (bulir) is cooked and eaten every day. It is also made into crackers, cereals, flour, milk, processed into feed for animals, cosmetics and fermented into wine, beer and vinegar. The bran (dedak) is boiled for oil to make soap and cosmetics and added to foods for fibre and nutrition. It is also fed to chickens. The hulls (kulit gabah) are used as packing material to protect delicate cargo, packed around ice as insulation and burned in simple stoves. Ash (abu) from the hulls is sometimes used to clean teeth, and turned into cellulose products such as rayon and rice fuel. | Everyone eats bubur when they are sick but did you know it is used for other illnesses too? Drinking the water of boiled rice is often used to treat patient with diarrhea. Cooled boiled rice is mashed into a paste and applied to swellings and skin blemishes. And did you know RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation – the best method to recover from most sports injuries. What would we do without RICE? |
jam karet - rubber time
Jam karet - rubber time
Many people say that jam karet - time rubber/elastic - is part of Indonesian culture. Do you agree? It seems that jam karet is an accepted part of Indonesian life. Indonesians have become accustomed to the flexibility of time. For special occasions like weddings and conferences, people do not mind waiting to show respect or to be polite. They often regard it as a chance to socialise. People do not mind if the event starts late. If people are late for an appointment they often claim jam karet. There are always a zillion reasons for being late of course - flat tyres, floods, traffic jams, being tired, travel delays and motorbikes breaking down.
about indonesia
life in indonesia
We are very proud of our country for several reasons. Firstly the culture and people. Our motto ‘BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA’ - Unity in Diversity - reflects the union of the many different cultures in Indonesia. The range of cultures simply makes life here more interesting. People can enjoy arts from different parts of Indonesia, varieties of food, local traditions, religious ceremonies. It is enriching when people travel to different parts of the country. In general, Indonesian people are so friendly and enjoy life, so visitors often go away with very positive impressions.
Secondly, Indonesia is blessed with a wonderful tropical climate so fruits in particular grow very well. The range of fruit, and food in general, is quite outstanding. Like so many Indonesians we love to eat at all times of the day. The availability of such a wide range of delicious food is one of the real highlights of life here in our marvelous country.
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Street Vendors Food vendors are very popular as ‘tempat nongkrong’ for people of all ages. The food is cheap and not too formal although we cannot always be sure of the standard of hygiene. The unique thing about food vendors across Indonesia is they create new names for dishes all the time. Customers are generally very keen to try out these new items. es Jerman/es jeruk manis - sweet orange juice | Traditional markets - beraneka ragam One famous market in Surabaya is called pasar maling (thieves market). This market is where thieves sell their stolen items. You can find things from kitchen utensils, second hand shoes and bags, to motorbikes. People often try their luck to find their own stolen items in the market. |
When Indonesians are overseas and they are asked what they miss most about Indonesia they often say the street vendors! Street vendors sell a wide variety of things including fruit and vegetables, meat and poultry, cigarettes and telephone cards, clothes, kitchen utensils, electronics and even furniture. 
Going to the daily market is part of Indonesian life. People go to the market not only to shop but also to socialise. Items sold in the traditional markets are cheaper than in the supermarkets. Of course being good at bargaining is very important. There are many different types of market in Indonesia - pasar burung, pasar pagi, pasar senen pasar malam etc. More unique ones include pasar senggol, pasar terapung (floating markets) and pasar kaget.
Another unique market is the famous Tomohon Market near Manado. Here you can find unusual animals ready to cook and eat such as mice, squirrels, bats, snakes and lizards. While Pasar Triwindu in Solo sells antiques. And Pasar Sungai Barito in Kalimantan sells everthing BUT on the water.
Markets that use the Javanese traditional calendar are quite unusual too, for example pasar wage and pasar kliwon. These markets only open on very special days. Pasar kaget spring up just about anywhere and then disappear just as quickly
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