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1 day ago · The archipelago has the largest Muslim population of any country. Despite its majority, Islam is not the official religion. Instead, there is a national ideology called Pancasila (Sanskrit for five principles) that are: Indonesian nationalism, just and civilised humanity, democracy, social prosperity, and belief in one God.
1 day ago · The Javanese are the inventors of batik; it is an Indonesian culture that is widely known and popular in many countries including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka and East African countries. The Javanese culture is one of the oldest civilizations and has flourished in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
22 hours ago · Currently, Indonesia has the highest number of Muslims in the world. Pakistan is second, followed by India. As per report, by 2030, Pakistan will beat Indonesia to become the country with the largest Muslim population. However, by 2050, India will have the largest Muslim population in the world.
4 days ago · Jakarta, largest city and capital of Indonesia. It lies on the northwest coast of Java at the mouth of the Ciliwung (Liwung River), on Jakarta Bay, and is a major trade and financial center. Learn about the city’s landscape, people, economy, cultural life, history, and more in this article.
4 days ago · Joko Widodo, Indonesian businessman, politician, and government official who served as governor of Jakarta from 2012 to 2014 before becoming president of Indonesia in 2014. He was the first Indonesian president who did not have a military background or belong to a prominent political family.
- What did Joko Widodo accomplish?Joko Widodo was a successful businessman before entering politics. As governor of Jakarta (2012–14), he launched programs aimed at improving Jakart...
- What was Joko Widodo’s childhood like?Joko Widodo was born and raised in Surakarta, a city in the centre of Java northeast of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. His father was a wood seller who pli...
- What was Joko Widodo’s first occupation?Prior to becoming Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo worked for a state-owned pulp mill in the Aceh region of northern Sumatra and later establishe...
- Where was Joko Widodo educated?Joko Widodo attended Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia, from which he graduated (1985) with a degree in forestry engineering.
2 days ago · Homosexuality is already a taboo subject in Indonesia, a Muslim-majority country and the world’s third-largest democracy. ... Indonesia emerged from decades of authoritarian rule in 1998. The ...
4 days ago · A working paper “Share of Religious Minorities: A cross-country analysis (1950-2015)“ notes that the share of the majority religious denomination has decreased in India. The paper also notes that all Muslim-majority countries in the subcontinent, except Maldives, have witnessed an increase in the share of this majority in the population.
