Indonesia

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Indonesia is a country located in Southeast Asia and Oceania. It is the world's largest island country and the 14th largest by land area, with more than 17,000 islands. It has an estimated population of over 270 million people and is the world's fourth most populous country, the most populous Austronesian nation, as well as the most populous Muslim-majority country.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Indonesia lies between latitudes 11°S and 6°N, and longitudes 95°E and 141°E. It is the largest archipelagic country in the world, extending 5,120 kilometres (3,181 mi) from east to west and 1,760 kilometres (1,094 mi) from north to south. It encompasses 34 provinces, five of which have special status.

History[edit | edit source]

The history of Indonesia has been shaped by its geographic position, its natural resources, a series of human migrations and contacts, wars and conquests, as well as by trade, economics and politics.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Indonesia has a mixed culture from the time of the earliest civilizations. The Indonesian culture has been shaped by long interaction between original indigenous customs and multiple foreign influences.

Economy[edit | edit source]

Indonesia has a mixed economy in which both the private sector and government play significant roles. The country is the largest economy in Southeast Asia and a member of the G-20 major economies.

Health[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Indonesia is a complex system of public and private providers. The government provides healthcare services through the Ministry of Health, district health offices, and public hospitals.

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