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    Indonesia is an archipelago located between Asia and Australia, consisting of over 17,000 islands. It has a diverse population of over 300 ethnic groups and 750 languages due to its unique history and geography. The national motto, "Unity in Diversity," reflects how its diverse people are united as a nation under the shared Bahasa Indonesia language. Islam is the dominant religion, practiced by about 88% of Indonesians, though other faiths like Christianity and Hinduism are recognized. Indonesian society is highly collectivist, emphasizing group cooperation and consensus over individualism.

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    Indonesia is an archipelago located between Asia and Australia, consisting of over 17,000 islands. It has a diverse population of over 300 ethnic groups and 750 languages due to its unique history and geography. The national motto, "Unity in Diversity," reflects how its diverse people are united as a nation under the shared Bahasa Indonesia language. Islam is the dominant religion, practiced by about 88% of Indonesians, though other faiths like Christianity and Hinduism are recognized. Indonesian society is highly collectivist, emphasizing group cooperation and consensus over individualism.

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    Indonesia is an archipelago located between Asia and Australia, consisting of over 17,000 islands. It has a diverse population of over 300 ethnic groups and 750 languages due to its unique history and geography. The national motto, "Unity in Diversity," reflects how its diverse people are united as a nation under the shared Bahasa Indonesia language. Islam is the dominant religion, practiced by about 88% of Indonesians, though other faiths like Christianity and Hinduism are recognized. Indonesian society is highly collectivist, emphasizing group cooperation and consensus over individualism.

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    INDONESIA

    also known as “The emerald of the equator”

    Indonesia is a large country that located between two continents, the continents of Asia and
    Australia. It is also located between two oceans, the Indian and Pacific oceans.

    In addition, Indonesia is an archipelago, consisting of thousands of islands. So that makes


    Indonesia is rich in natural and cultural wealth. That is why Indonesia is called as the emerald of
    the equator.

    As one of the world’s most diverse countries, diversity is a central feature of Indonesian culture.
    It has 300 ethnic groups; 750 languages and dialects, with several local languages having their
    own scripts; and numerous religions, as a result of the country’s unique history and geography.
    The importance of diversity is embedded in the nation’s motto: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (“Unity in
    diversity”). Even though Indonesians refer to themselves by their ethnic group and speak many
    local languages, they are united as a nation by Bahasa Indonesia, the official language of the
    country.

    Ethnicity

    Ninety-five percent of over 300 ethnic groups in Indonesia are of native Indonesian ancestry.
    The ethnic groups in Indonesia, in order of size, are as follows: Javanese, which makes up nearly
    42% of the total population; Sundanese, 31%; Malay, 3.7%; Maduranese, 3.3%, and others,
    26%. The Javanese live mostly in Java Island, but due to government transmigration programs,
    millions have migrated to other islands throughout the archipelago. There are also ethnic Chinese
    populations, which make up 1% of the total population. Indians and Arabs live mostly in urban
    areas.

    Language

    Bahasa Indonesia is the official language of Indonesia. It was the Malay language mainly spoken
    in the Riau islands and was later influenced by the local languages, cultures, and foreign
    languages that came with trade and other religions that were brought to the country. Bahasa
    Indonesia developed into a language independent of its roots, the Malay language. Even though
    Bahasa Indonesia has become the lingua franca, the local languages and dialects are still spoken
    by many Indonesians. To preserve the local cultures and languages, the Indonesian government,
    through its Ministry of Education, established policies for the local government to teach subjects
    relevant to the local cultures.

    Religion

    Although the country is predominantly Muslim, the government officially recognizes six
    religions. Islam is the country’s dominant religion, and most Muslims practice Sunni Islam of the
    Shafi’i school. Muslims make up about 88% of the Indonesian population; Christian Protestants
    and Roman Catholics make up roughly 10%; and Hindus, Buddhists, and Confucians make up
    2%.

    Society

    Indonesia is a collectivist society that puts greater importance on the group rather than on
    individuals. This is the society’s way of life, and it is manifested in the form of mutual assistance
    (“gotong royong”) and consultations (“musyawarah”), which occur before arriving at a
    consensus (“mufakat”). The collectivist culture is also evident in the people’s long-term
    commitment to their family and extended family. The members of society form strong
    relationships in which everyone takes responsibility for the members of their group or clan.
    Indonesia does not have social security systems or welfare systems for every citizen;
    nevertheless, its collectivist culture ensures that citizens take care of one another when needed.

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