Southeast Asia: Indonesia
About Indonesia
The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Current issues include: implementing IMF-mandated reforms of the banking sector, effecting a transition to a popularly elected government after four decades of authoritarianism, addressing charges of cronyism and corruption, holding the military accountable for human rights violations, and resolving growing separatist pressures in Aceh and Irian Jaya. On 30 August 1999 a provincial referendum for independence was overwhelmingly approved by the people of Timor Timur. Concurrence followed by Indonesia's national legislature, and the name East Timor was provisionally adopted. The independent status of East Timor - now under UN administration - has yet to be formally established.
| Vital Statistics | |
| Capitol City: | Jakarta |
| Population: | 228,437,870 (July 2001 est.) |
| Percent below poverty: | 20% (1998) |
| Language: | Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese |
| Date of independence: | 17 August 1945 (proclaimed independ |
| Form of government: | republic |
| Title of Leader: | President |
| Natural Resources: | petroleum, tin, natural gas, nickel, timber, bauxite, copper, fertile soils, coal, gold, silver |
| Environmental Issues: | deforestation; water pollution from industrial wastes, sewage; air pollution in urban areas; smoke and haze from forest fires |
| Agricultural Products: | rice, cassava (tapioca), peanuts, rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, copra; poultry, beef, pork, eggs |
| Imports: | machinery and equipment; chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs |
| Exports: | oil and gas, plywood, textiles, rubber |
| Trading Partners: | IMPORTS: Japan 12%, US 12%, Singapore 10%, Germany 6%, Australia 6%, South Korea 6%, Taiwan, China (1999 est.) EXPORTS: Japan 21%, US 14%, Singapore 10%, South Korea 7%, Netherlands 3%, Australia 3%, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan (1999 est.) |
Indonesia Headlines
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[Ad - World3News.com/JOBS] - Sep 9 2010 7:23 a.m.
Decision to ban Cordaid from Papua taken exclusively by Jakarta.
[Radio New Zealand International] - Sep 9 2010 7:23 a.m.
Road accidents claim about 130 lives in Indonesian
[Yahoo! India] - Sep 9 2010 7:14 a.m.
Jakarta no longer an ideal city
[Asiaone] - Sep 9 2010 6:58 a.m.
First Bali Theatre in the Park
[PR-Canada.net] - Sep 9 2010 6:49 a.m.
Finders Resources could be on crest of large epithermal gold system in Sumatra project
[Proactive Investors.co.uk] - Sep 9 2010 6:43 a.m.
Church Building in Bogor, Indonesia Re-opens ? for a Day
[Assist News Service] - Sep 9 2010 6:30 a.m.
Aston International to open Bali resort October 1
[Hotel Management Asia] - Sep 9 2010 6:27 a.m.
Indonesia: Chinese And American Military Influence (Eurasia Review)
[Eurasia Review] - Sep 9 2010 6:29 a.m.
Road accidents claim about 130 lives in Indonesian
[Bombay News.Net] - Sep 9 2010 6:10 a.m.
Kutai Kertanegara Wants to Promote its Tourism through Bali
[Bali Travel News] - Sep 9 2010 6:09 a.m.
Indonesia's Sinabung volcano erupts again
[China Economic Net] - Sep 9 2010 6:09 a.m.
Jakarta not ideal capital for Indonesia -- Susilo
[New Straits Times] - Sep 9 2010 6:08 a.m.
East Timor deputy PM quits amid spat with boss
[Minneapolis Star Tribune] - Sep 9 2010 6:07 a.m.
Road accidents claim nearly 130 lives as Indonesian holiday begins
[Earthtimes.org] - Sep 9 2010 5:44 a.m.
HOME-BOUND MOTORBIKERS JAMPACK TRANS SUMATRA HIGHWAY
[Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies] - Sep 9 2010 5:29 a.m.
East Timor president meets CM
[KeralaNext.com] - Sep 9 2010 5:26 a.m.
HARI RAYA GIFT FOR 10 INDONESIANS ACCUSED OF PEOPLE SMUGGLING
[Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies] - Sep 9 2010 5:24 a.m.
Timor minister quits over spat with Gusmao
[Dominion Post] - Sep 9 2010 4:54 a.m.
General : Hari Raya Gift For 10 Indonesians Accused Of People Smuggling
[Bernama] - Sep 9 2010 4:52 a.m.
Susilo: Jakarta no longer ideal capital for Indonesia
[Malaysian Insider] - Sep 9 2010 4:41 a.m.
Empty streets in Jakarta as Idul Fitri holiday begins
[Jakarta Post] - Sep 9 2010 4:33 a.m.
First Bali Theatre in the Park
[PRWire] - Sep 9 2010 4:33 a.m.
Indonesia
[CNBC] - Sep 9 2010 4:30 a.m.
Susilo: Jakarta Is No Longer Ideal Capital For Indonesia
[Bernama] - Sep 9 2010 4:15 a.m.
Indonesians Go Home, by the Millions
[Beijing Today] - Sep 9 2010 4:10 a.m.
HARI RAYA GIFT FOR 10 INDONESIANS ACCUSED OF PEOPLE SMUGGLING
[Yahoo! Malaysia] - Sep 9 2010 3:47 a.m.
Indonesian Cities Empty for End of Muslim Holy Month
[Jakarta Globe] - Sep 9 2010 3:46 a.m.
Hari Raya Gift For 10 Indonesians Accused Of People Smuggling
[Bernama] - Sep 9 2010 3:32 a.m.
Timor-Leste deputy PM resigns
[Manila Times] - Sep 9 2010 3:32 a.m.
Hari Raya Gift For 10 Indonesians Accused Of People Smuggling
[Bernama] - Sep 9 2010 3:31 a.m.
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