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Indonesia
Also Known As Republic of Indonesia
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Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, lying between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising between 13,000 and 17,500 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, it is the world's largest archipelagic state. Indonesia proclaimed independence from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945, in the aftermath of World War II. Its capital and largest city is Jakarta.
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Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Independence or Founding YearIndonesia proclaimed independence from the Netherlands on 17 August 1945, in the aftermath of World War II. Cross-Tradition Connections
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Jakarta is Indonesia's capital.
Has Capital
Jakarta is Indonesia's capital.
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In the Other Atlases
- Also in Language Atlas: Indonesian, part of this there.
- Also in Language Atlas: Javanese, part of this there.
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1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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Republic of Indonesia
1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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Jakarta
1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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1,904,569 km2 (735,358 sq mi)
1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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288,315,089
1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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proclaimed its independence in the aftermath of World War II, specifically on 17 August 1945, from the Netherlands
1. Indonesia (Wikipedia)
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Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising between 13,000 and 17,500 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state.
Jakarta (Wikipedia)
Jakarta (Wikipedia)
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Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province.
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