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Indonesia: A Land of Many People!

Imagine a country with more people than your whole school, spread across islands! Indonesia is amazing!

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Australian Census 2011 demographic map - Australia by SLA - BCP field 1560 Indonesia Year of arrival 2001 2005
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Australian Census 2011 demographic map - New South Wales by POA - BCP field 1560 Indonesia Year of arrival 2001 2005
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Key Facts

Location
Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Population
Over 270 million people (as of 2020).
Area
About 1.9 million square kilometers.
Capital
Jakarta.
Languages
Indonesian and over 700 regional languages.
Fun Fact
Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands!

Where is This Big Country?

Indonesia is a super cool country made of thousands of islands, like a giant necklace in the ocean! It's so big, it's the fourth most crowded country on Earth. Most people live on one island called Java, which is packed with people, like a super busy playground. It's warm and sunny there, perfect for growing yummy fruits!

So Many People, So Many Faces!

Guess what? Indonesia has over 270 million people! That's more people than you can count in a whole day! And they don't all look the same. There are over 600 different groups of people, each with their own special way of talking and celebrating. It's like having friends from every corner of the world, all living together!

Talking in Many Tongues!

Even though everyone in Indonesia can speak one main language, called Indonesian, they also have hundreds of other languages! It's like having a secret code language with your family. Some people speak Javanese, some speak Sundanese, and many, many more. This makes Indonesia a very colorful place with lots of different stories to hear.

Kids and Grown-ups in Indonesia

Indonesia has lots of young people, which means lots of kids! This makes the country feel energetic and fun. Grown-ups are living longer now too, which is great! They are working hard to make sure everyone gets to go to school and learn new things. It's a busy place with lots of families growing and learning together.

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