Indonesia is a beautiful country, officially called the Republic of Indonesia. Located between the Pacific and Indian oceans, it's the largest island country and has over 17,000 islands to explore. Indonesia is a highly populated country with 140 million people. It is also home to the world's largest Muslim population. Today, Indonesia values its diversity and has become the world's 16th largest economy. The nation is a rapidly developing country endowed with many valuable natural resources. These include large petroleum and natural gas deposits, huge expanses of tropical hardwood forests, and a rich variety of minerals. Indonesia's simple national motto, "Many, yet one," shows just how important and valued the many cultures are to this country. Read along to learn more about this country with enchanting natural spaces and interesting geology. From volcanic activity to frequent earthquakes, Indonesia is a nation with interesting geological features for tourists and readers to get to know more about. This book explains all you need to know about ancient and current Indonesia and provides a unique insight into this amazing country and its people. The Asian Countries Today series provides information on nine of the most important countries in Asia. Every book describes the history, geography, economy, culture, and relationship each country has with its neighbors. Furthermore, the series will encourage, inspire, and motivate the young reader to explore this fascinating subject in more depth.
