Indonesia: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Indonesia

Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia made up of thousands of islands between the Indian and Pacific oceans. It has volcanoes, rainforests and coral reefs. It is famous for Komodo dragons, orangutans and the great Buddhist monument of Borobudur.

About Jakarta

Jakarta lies on the northwest coast of Java, where the Ciliwung River meets Jakarta Bay. Once called Batavia, it is Indonesia's largest city and a major centre for trade and finance.

Fun facts about Indonesia

1. Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands and is the world's largest country made up only of islands.
2. Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on Earth, live in the wild only in Indonesia.
3. Rafflesia arnoldii, from the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, grows the largest single flower on Earth, about 1 metre across.
4. Borobudur, built in the 8th and 9th centuries, is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
5. Puncak Jaya, on the island of New Guinea, is Indonesia's highest point at 4,884 metres.
6. Indonesia's national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, means 'Unity in Diversity'.