Cultures Around the World Project

Indonesia by Connor Sullivan

LOCATION

Indonesia is located on the continent of Asia

it is made up of thousands of volcanic islands

Located between two oceans

5 main islands
6,000 are inhabitable
The Indian
The Pacific

The capitol is Jakarta

it is located on the island of Java

Climate

Indonesia is located in a tropical climate

Average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius or

82 degrees Fahrenheit

FOOD

Most Indonesians eat rice

It is used in main dishes, drinks, and

desserts
Coconut is found in many places
Most diets are plant matter

HOLIDAYS/CELEBRATIONS

There are 13 official holidays in Indonesia

They celebrate 4 types

Religious
National

International and
Commemorative

CLOTHING

Many ethnic groups wear

traditional dress on special
occasians

Festivals

Weddings

LANGUAGE

Bahasa Indonesia is the official langauge

700 indigenous languages are spoken by many

RELIGION

Indonesian have freedom of

religion
There are 6 official religions

Islam

Catholicism

Protestantism
Hinduism

Buddhism and

Confucianism

TYPE OF GOVERNMENT

Consists of a presidential
representative democratic
republic
The current president is
Joko Widodo

Elected on 10/20/2014