My Indonesia

Indonesia, the largest archipelago and the fifth most populous nation in the world, has a total of 17,508 islands, of which about 6,000 are inhabited. Indonesia extends 3,198 miles (5,150km) between the Australian and Asian continental mainland and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the Equator. With a total land area of 767,777 square miles (1,919,443 sq. km), its 190 million inhabitants are made up of 300 ethnic groups who speak an estimated 583 different languages and dialects. There are five main islands in Indonesia. These are: Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya.

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 and 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 Indonesia.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

The Celebration in Various Regions in Indonesia

Posted by minie's world at 7:53 AM

The Proclamation of 64th Indonesia Independence Day in Various Regions


The proclamation of 64th Indonesia Independence Day , Monday, 17 August 2009, also in progress with the submission in the areas. Different expectations and desires are reflected in the day of independence, the hope of a better future.




A number of young people carrying bamboo spiked and dressed as combatants during the 45 Independence Day ceremony in the village Tlogomas, Malang, East Java, Monday (17 / 8). Activities for the sense of national spirit and love of the country.




A number of farmers in the Deket Agung village, Sugio District , Lamongan, East Java, carrying a flag and had a ceremony in the rice fields, on Monday (17 / 8) morning. The ceremony of Indonesia Independence Day followed by dozens of farmers, and they expect the government pays attention to farmers.




Dozens of onthel bicycle community do the ceremony at the Benteng Vredeburg, Jakarta, Monday (17 / 8). The Ceremony for the 64th Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia.




Some members of the onthel bicycle lovers community joined in Semarang (Soc) they held a ceremony of 64th Indonesia Independence Day at Sewu Lawang, in Semarang, Senin (17 / 8). The ceremony that followed by tens of people that aims appreciate the independence hero and spread the proud and love the country.




A number of veteran listen to the mandate of the Regent of Pamekasan , following the ceremony of the independence of RI at Pendopo Pamekasan regency, Madura, East Java, Monday (17 / 8).


sources : vibizdaily.com, antaraphoto.com

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