Frequently Asked Questions on Indonesia | Indonesia's Country Information
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What is the common name use by people around the world for the country?
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The common name used is Indonesia.
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What is the official name of Indonesia?
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The official name of the country is Republic of Indonesia.
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What is the capital of Indonesia?
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The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
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What is the government type in Indonesia?
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Indonesia is a Republic.
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What is the currency used in Indonesia?
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The currency used in Indonesia is Rupiah (RP).
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What is/are the official language in Indonesia?
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Official languages in Indonesia are Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese..
Commonly used languages in Indonesia are Bahasa Indonesia, Javanese, Sundanese, Acehnese, Batak, Minangkabau, Malay, Minahasan, Sasak, Sumbawan, and Malay dialects..
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How is the climate like in Indonesia?
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The climate of Indonesia is Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands..
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What time zone is/are Indonesia in?
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Three time zones: Sumatra, Java and West & Central Kalimantan are seven hours ahead of UTC; Bali, Nusa Tenggara, South & East Kalimantan and Sulawesi are eight hours ahead of UTC; and Irian Jaya and Maluku are nine hours ahead of UTC.
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What are the races of the people in Indonesia?
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In Indonesia, you can find 45% Javanese, 14% Sundanese, 7.5% Madurese, 7.5% ethnic Malay, 26% others..
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What are the religions found in Indonesia?
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You can find 90% Islam, 10% Christian, 1% Buddhist, Hinduism only on Bali, in Indonesia.
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How big is the population in Indonesia? What about the literacy level in Indonesia?
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There are about 204.7mil people in in Indonesia, with about 34% living in Urban areas. She has a literacy level of about 84.4% .
(Estimated figures and may not reflect the latest official figures)
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What is the VISA requirements if I wish to visit Indonesia?
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You can have a 60-day stay without visa for your visit to Indonesia.
(Please check official sources for latest information on visa requirements)
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Is immunisation required for my visit to Indonesia?
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You should have immuisation against Dengue fever, giardiasis, hepatitis, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, paratyphoid, rabies, typhoid for your visit to Indonesia.
(Please check with your local health care practitioner for the latest health care advice)
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What is the power supply in Indonesia like?
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The power supply in Indonesia is 220V, 50 Hz.
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What is the weights and measures system adopted in Indonesia?
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Indonesia adopts the Metric system.
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Should I bring a lot of cash for my visit to Indonesia? Are credit cards accepted in Indonesia? What about the tipping practices?
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Travellers cheques and cash in US dollars are widely accepted in the country.. Credit cards are accepted by expensive hotels, shops and restaurants. Tipping is expected from hotel porters and taxi drivers..
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Disclaimer:
Information provided above are provided as it is. While efforts have been made to ensure information reflected above are accurate, we do not
guarantee the accuracy of the data above. Please refer to the country's official guide if you wish to have the latest and most up to date
information on Indonesia.
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