Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country, located in Southeast Asia and Oceania. It consists of over 17,000 islands, making it the fourth most populous country in the world. Here’s a detailed look at Indonesia:

1. Geography

• Capital: Jakarta (soon to be moved to Nusantara)
• Largest Islands: Sumatra, Java, Borneo (shared with Malaysia & Brunei), Sulawesi, Papua (shared with Papua New Guinea)
• Climate: Tropical, with a wet and dry season
• Natural Features: Home to rainforests, volcanoes (over 120 active ones), coral reefs, and diverse marine life

2. Demographics

• Population: Over 270 million (4th largest in the world)
• Ethnic Groups: Javanese (largest), Sundanese, Batak, Balinese, and many others (over 1,300 ethnic groups)
• Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official), but over 700 local languages
• Religion: Predominantly Islam (largest Muslim-majority country), but also Christianity, Hinduism (mainly in Bali), and Buddhism