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A map of Indonesia is a picture or painting that shows the territory of Indonesia in a flat form.

Through this map, we can understand the different regions in Indonesia, which consist of
several islands and provinces in it. Then the regional boundaries, seas, rivers, mountains and
so on. Before getting into the core material, I will explain what the geographical and
astronomical location of Indonesia is. Indonesia’s astronomical and geographical location has
several effects on the lives of its people. From differences in climate, weather and time zones
to social, cultural and economic aspects. Astronomical location is the location based on
latitude and longitude, while geographical location is the existence of a region based on its
position on the face of the earth. The difference in location and natural conditions will
certainly have a different impact on the population. Indonesia also has many islands, which
causes Indonesia to have many ethnic groups, religions, and regions within it. Therefore
Indonesia consists of 34 provinces which are divided into 416 districts and 98 cities. Based
on its geographical location, the Indonesian archipelago is located between the Asian and
Australian continents, and between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Thus, the Indonesian
territory is in a cross position, which has an important meaning with the climate and
economy. Meanwhile, astronomically, Indonesia is located at 6 degrees LU (north latitude) –
11 degrees LS (south latitude) and 95 degrees BT (east longitude) – 141 degrees BT (east
longitude). Pontianak City, West Kalimantan is a city that is crossed by 0° latitude or the
equator. The equator is an imaginary line around the earth, which crosses at zero degrees
(dividing the earth into two equal hemispheres, namely the northern hemisphere and the
southern hemisphere). Indonesia shares international land borders with three neighboring
countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor Leste. While at sea, Indonesia’s waters
border ten neighboring countries, namely: India, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Philippines, Palau, Australia, Timor Leste and Papua New Guinea. Here I will explain in
detail the boundaries of Indonesia, first, the boundaries of Indonesia in the western part are
directly bordered by the Indian Ocean and Indian Waters. Second, Indonesia’s eastern borders
are in direct boundaries with Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Ocean. The third,
Indonesia’s northern border is on the island of Kalimantan, which is on the direct border with
East Malaysia. In the north, Indonesia’s borders directly border several countries consisting
of Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. The fourth, Indonesia’s southern
border, is the direct border with Timor Leste. Okay, that’s all the discussion of the exam
material I can explain, hopefully the examiner can understand what I said. If there are any
mistakes in the words, I apologize and thank you all for your attention.

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