Indonesia
By: Amarachi Osuji 3rd Period
Introduction
Flag of Indonesia
Indonesia flag seems plain and simple but has lots of meaning. The white stripe on the bottom represents purity and the red stripe on the top represents courage.
The National Monument, Jakarta
This is a monument that stands in Indonesia's capital Jakarta. It signifies what Indonesia believes in which is freedom and liberty.
The Mother Temple of Besakih
This temple is different from many other temples. It consists of 22 temples. It's is very great place to visit because of it's beautiful architecture and gardening.
''The land of peace and beauty"
Geography and Climate
Location
Indonesia is located between the Pacific and the Indian ocean .
Climate
Indonesia has a tropical climate. This brings lots of rain and causes many rain forests to grow.
Tempratures
Indonesia lies near the equator so it is usually hot. The average temperature in Indonesia is around 77–81° F. Theirs no need to be worried about being cold.
People and Culture
Wayang
This is a Indonesian type of puppet show. It uses puppets to cast shadows onto a screen. It is the oldest form of storytelling in Indonesian tradition.
Randai
Randai is a beautiful folk theater tradition in Indonesia. It uses music, singing, dance, drama and the silat martial art so you will always be intrigued and interested in the performance.
Sasando
This is a traditional Indonesian instrument. It is an instrument made from a split leaf of the Lontar palm. This instrument creates a soft, sweet and rich sound.
Food
Indonesians have a tasteful cuisine. Some of the most eaten food include rice, a wide range of vegetables, and sago which is a type of sweet potatoes.
Badminton
Indonesia's traditional games are still preserved and played but some have been influenced by western thought. Badminton is a very popular game in Indonesia to play.
Silat
Silat is and Indonesian form of martial arts. It is an art for survival and practiced throughout Indonesia.
Government and Citizenship
Economy
Factories
Indonesia has many companies that build factories. They love having factories here because labor is not expensive. Also the location of Indonesia makes it easy to ship goods.
Agriculture
Indonesia is very big on agriculture. Agriculture provides about nearly half of the people in Indonesia jobs.
Mining
Indonesia has lots of oil and natural gas. That is why Indonesia has many oil reserves as well as mines.