Indonesia — Capital, Flag and Country Facts

Explore Indonesia: capital Jakarta, population, flag, geography, languages, history and culture.

Indonesia is in Asia. Its capital is Jakarta.

Climate

Tropical; hot and humid with abundant rainfall, moderated by monsoons

Mostly coastal lowlands in the larger islands; mountainous interiors with numerous active volcanoes

Indonesia has over 17,000 islands - more than any other country.

Indonesia is home to the Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard.

With over 700 languages spoken, Indonesia is one of the most linguistically diverse countries on Earth.

1602: Dutch East India Company (VOC) established in the East Indies

1942: Japanese occupation during World War II

1945: Declaration of Indonesian independence from the Netherlands

1965: Suharto rises to power following the 30 September Movement

1998: Fall of Suharto and beginning of democratic reform (Reformasi)

2004: Devastating Indian Ocean tsunami strikes Aceh