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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.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Malaysia ... again

Posted by minie's world at 5:34 PM

Malaysia wants to buy 'Garuda Wisnu Kencana' Statue for 1, 5 Trillion Rupiahs





Malaysia back on the scene. The Statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK), a statue of Vishnu riding Garuda is now offered at a price of 1, 5 trillion rupiahs.

It expressed by the Governor of Bali, Made Mangku Pastika, when doing simakrama (face to face) in Wantilan Saka Jajar Pura, Pura Bhuwana Linga, Central Government (Puspem), Mengwi, Badung, Saturday (29 / 8). "Malaysia has made several offers to GWK development board. That's only wings and head are already done, what if later on it all was done? Do not let it belong to other nations," he explained.

GWK statue is the world's largest statue with 75 meters high and 60 meters wide and will beat the Statue of Liberty. GWK is a masterpiece of Balinese artist I Nyoman Nuarta, located in the South Bali area, precisely in Bukit Ungasan, Badung regency. "Do not let this great work of art falls into another nation. It must belong to the people of Bali. GWK was a major work after Borobudur. GWK will be the greatest works after 1000 years of Borobudur," he said.

Well, for that, the Provincial Government (Provincial Government) of Bali will issue bonds (debt securities) that can be purchased by the people of Bali. This will contribute to the people of Bali for a while to get more flowers for those who give bonds.

The Provincial Government of Bali also plans to hold a conference opening in GWK, such as concerts, art exhibitions, and festivals of national or international scale, to provide funding for future development of Bali.


sources : mediaindonesia.com, antara.co.id

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