National Symbols of Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is the largest island-based country in the world. It shares borders with Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. The capital is Jakarta. The total population is 188.2 million people. The vast majority (96%) are Malays, Indians, Melanesians, Arabs, Europeans, and Chinese. The absolute majority of the population is Muslim. The island of Bali is a stronghold of Hinduism.

The official language is Indonesian, but residents prefer to speak the local dialects, of which there are about 250.

The currency is the Indonesian rupiah. In 1 rupee – 100 sen. The domain is .id and the country code is +62.

In 2005, The Hague officially recognized August 17, 1945, as Indonesia’s independence Day. August 17 is celebrated annually in Indonesia as a national holiday – Independence Day.
National symbols of Indonesia are Indonesian flag, Coat of Arms, Motto, Komodo Dragon and Javan Hawk-Eagle.

Motto of Republic of Indonesia is Bhinneka Tunggal lka. It is a phrase in Old Javanese, literally meaning “(Though) in parts, yet one” or otherwise: “unity in diversity”.
Javan Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi), locally known as Elang Jawa was declared as one of the national symbols of Indonesia in 1993. The Javan Hawk-eagle is only found on the island of Java, Indonesia and is one of the world’s least known but most endangered raptors.

Komodo dragons have thrived in the harsh climate of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda Islands for millions of years. They prefer the islands’ tropical forests but can be found across the islands.They are not harmful to humans. For this reason, they have made this animal as one of the national symbols of Indonesia.

Nasi goreng is the national dish in Indonesia, consisting of fried rice, eggs, shrimp or chicken, dried fish, goat meat, as well as chili peppers and vegetables.

Country information

Official name(s)	Republic of Indonesia
Alternative name(s)	Nusantara (dating back from Hindu era)
Regional location	Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean
Country name etymology	"Indian Islands" in Greek (Ινδoνησία), apparently invented in the mid-19th century to mean "Indies Islands", from the islands' previous name "East Indies".
Climate	Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
Terrain	Mostly coastal lowlands; larger islands have interior mountains
Population	273,523,615
National Day	17 Aug 1945
Language(s)	Indonesian
Religion	Islam, Christianity & Hinduism
Country code	+62
Literacy rate	95.4%
Currency	Indonesian rupiah
Capital city	Jakarta
ISO	IDN
Domain(TLD)	.id
Ethnicity	Over 600 ethnic groups
Head of government	President
Nationality	Indonesian
Driving side	Drive on the Left-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	1,904,569 km2 (735,358 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+7 to +9 (various)
Average elevation	367 m (1,204 ft)
Coastline	54,716 Km
Mains electricity	230 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Indonesia

Motto of Indonesia

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika - "Unity in diversity"

National animal of Indonesia

The National animal of Indonesia is Komodo dragon

National flower of Indonesia

The National flower of Indonesia is Melati . Botanical name is Jasminum Sambac.

National bird of Indonesia

The National bird of Indonesia is Javan Hawk-eagle

Rest of the National symbols of Indonesia 👇

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  Founder
  Sukarno
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  National dish
  Nasi goreng
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  National dance
  Saman dance
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  National dress
  Kebaya
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  National monument
  The National Monument
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  National anthem
  View Anthem
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  National fruit
  Durian
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  National drink
  Bajigur
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  National colors
  Red and white
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  National sports
  Badminton
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  National tree
  Teak Tectona
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  National poet
  Chairil Anwar
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  National mausoleum
  Mausoleum of Suharto
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  National archives
  National Archives of Indonesia
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  National museum
  National Museum of Indonesia
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  National library
  National Library of Indonesia
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  Central Bank
  Bank Indonesia (BI)
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  Highest peak
  Carstensz Pyramid
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  Tallest building
  Gama Tower
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  National football team
  IDN
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  Tourism slogan
  Wonderful Indonesia
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  Emoji flag
  🇮🇩
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  National airline
  Garuda Indonesia
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  National instrument
  Angklung
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  National hero
  Abdul Rahman Saleh
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  President
  Joko Widodo
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  Olympics Committee
  Komite Olimpiade Indonesia
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  Passport
  Passport of Indonesia
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  Army
  Indonesian Army
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  Navy
  Indonesian Navy
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  Air Force
  Indonesian Air Force
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  Mythical Creature
  Orang-Pendek

Neighbouring countries of Indonesia

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  Malaysia
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  Papua New Guinea
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  East Timor (Timor-Leste)

Indonesian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

With willingness, there is a possibility.

A man finds what he takes to be small; it will only be big again when he loses it.

A person slips, and a ladder falls on him.

Moth will eat the finest linen.

An empty drum gives loud sound.

Be sick then have fun.

Before you let your voice be heard, first lick your lips.

Better one bird in the hand than 10 birds on the tree.

Beware, the enemy lies under your blanket.

Calm water does not mean there are no crocodiles.

Cannot dance but blame the floor as uneven.

Death is the bride of life.

Compare Indonesia with other countries

Compare Indonesia with its neighbours

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