Inodonesia
By: Almira Rajwani 2nd Period
Intorduction to this amazing country!
Active Volcano
Bromo is a volcano rising up from the ten kilometer wide caldera of a much larger volcano, in this case Gunung Penanjakan, which itself is part of the Tengger massif.
Temple
Ulan-Danu-Bratan temple in Bali, Indonesia
Capital
This is the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta.
Shoreline
A Shoreline off the coast of Indonesia.
Rice Terrace
This picture a terrace, where on each step rice is being grown. This Rice Terrace is in Bali, Indonesia.
Bali
This is the Borabuder East Gate in Bali. Bali is the number one tourist destenatin in Indonesia.
Indonesia-" Where exploring never ends"
Climate and Geography in Indonesia
Climate
Geography
Volcanoes
This is one of the many volcanoes in Indonesia
Triwangsakeliki
This is a rice paddies feild at Triwangsakeliki
Waterfall
There are two sets of waterfalls near the town of Gitgit, as well as others scattered around other parts of the island.
People and Culture
People
Indonesia has 250 million people, they are the fourth most populous country in the world (after China, India and the United States). 120 million people live on the island of Java, making it, possibly, the most densely populated region on Earth. , Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, has a population of almost 14 million, and is the world’s ninth largest city. 85% of people in Indonesia are muslims.Christians,Protestant, and Catholic make up about 10%. Buhhdist make up about 4%. They speak about 583 languages and dialect. This comes from the mixture of diffrent cultures and ethnic groups.
Agriculture provides employment for a lot of people in Indonesia, so if you love farming Indonesia would be great for you. Traditional sports enjoyed by Indonesians include pencak silat, a form of martial arts; sepak takraw, a ball game involving a rattan ball that must be kept in the air using any part of the body except the hands; and boating. Indonesians are also fond of football (soccer) and are “fanatical” about badminton (which rarely fails to earn them Olympic gold). Kite flying is extremely popular amongst young children, whose kites can be seen in the dusk sky almost every evening during the dry season – so popular, in fact, that kites merit their own museum (the Kite Museum) in Jakarta . Indonesia has been affected with many cultures throught the centuries, the art in Indonesia is based off of this fusion of cultures. Indonesia is famous for wooden carvings, batik and textiles. Traditional cloth paintings can be seen in the temples and shrines in Bali. Hangings show scenes of stories set out in consecutive boxes, often with themes from the Sanskrit epics. In Indonesia you will never get tired of learning new things, and sightseeing. (http://www.languagestudiesindonesia.com/about_indonesia/)
Culture
The culture in Indonesia is an outcome of the interplay of old traditions, which is really cool. Indonesia art forms are greatly influenced by religons,and they ae very pretty. The famous dance dramas of Java and Bali are derived from Hindu mythology and often feature fragments from the Hindu epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata. Indonesia is rich in handicrafts, in Indonesia art varies between medium, and art form. People are artistic by nature and express themselves on canvas, wood, metals, clay and stone. The Batick process of waxing and dyeing have been modified with new techniques, and most importantly, technology. 85% of people in Indonesia are muslim, 10% are Christian, Catholic, and Protestent, and 4% are buhhdist. They speak about 583 languages and dialect. This comes from the mixture of diffrent cultures and ethnic groups. The diverse influences, shaping the perspective of Indonesian people, and the cultural fusion, are noticable in Indonesian art forms. If you go to Indonesia you will get so caught up in the diffrent cultures, you will feel like a whole new, happy person.
The food in Indonesia is out of this world. Each dish has flavor, and spice; they are mouth-watering dishes. Indonesian dishes are usally eaten with spoons in the right hand, and forks in the left hand. In some places food is eaten with hands like, seafood, and in Sundaneese resturaunts. Indonesisia's cusine has been influnced by Chinise, Indian, and Western cultures. The most popular dishes in Indonesia are, Nasi Goreng (fried rice), Satay, Nasi Pandang, and soy based dishes, like tofu. A unique characteristic in Indonesian cooking is their Spicy Peanut Sauce, as a dressing or seasoning. You will be blown away by the flavor of these dishes.
The traditional clothing of Indonesian men and women is a colorful skirt called a sarong or a kain. A sarong is a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body. A kain is similar, but with the ends sewn together. Men wear a shirt with trousers, or a sarong. Women usually wear a long-sleeved blouse and a sarong or kain. The men might wear a special hat or cap, and the women wear a shawl over their head and shoulders; but they do not wear a veil over their face. In the cities, most people wear western or european style clothings, but some city people prefer the traditional clothing.
Holy Spring Water
TAMPAK SIRING, BALI, INDONESIA - People praying at holy spring water temple Puru Tirtha Empul during purification ceremony on October 30, 2011 in Tampak Siring, Bali, Indonesia
Jaipongan
Jaipongan is a Sundanese traditional dance that has received worldwide popularity & recognition.
Cusine
This shows some dishes of food that are eaten in Indonesia.
Appearence
This is a picture of a woman in a traditional outfit. These type of outfits are usally worn by muslims, for special prayers, occasions, or weddings.
Furniture
This shows a man using diffrent techniques and tools, to make a piece of furniture
Pendet Dance
This is a traditional dance in Indonesia. The Pendet dance is a traditional Balinese dance, in which offerings are made to purify the temple or theater as a prelude to ceremonies or other dances
Government and Citizenship of Indonesia
Government
Citizenship
Elections in Indonesia have taken place since 1955. The voting age in Indonesia is 17 but anyone who has an ID card can vote. Kartu Tanda Penduduk (KTP)) People under 17 who are married can get a KTP. (Kartu Tanda Penduduk (KTP))
Indonesian legal system is based on Roman-Dutch law, custom, and Islamic law. Their are Four branches of judiciary, outlined in Basic Law on Judicial Power 1970: general, religious, military and administrative courts. General courts include District Courts of First Instance, High Courts of Appeal, and Supreme Court. Indonesia's system of education is under the resbonsibility of, Ministry of Education and Culture.
Education system in Indonesia is divided into three levels; Primary education, secondary education (junior and senior education) and Higher Education. Primary education is for 6 or 7 years old children to 12 years old, and the leaving exam will be, The Evaluation Balakar Tahap Akhir Nasional . Secondary education can be divided into two levels; junior secondary education for 13 to 15 years old teenagers, and seniors secondary school for 16 to 18 years old teenager.
Here is a list of some of the rights us Indonesians have....
Indonesian Citizens Rights:
- The right to employment and decent living: "Every citizen has the right to
employment and decent living for humanity "(Article 27 paragraph 2).
- The right to life and sustain life: "Every person has the right to live and to defend life and living." (Article 28A).
- The right to form a family and continue the descent through a legal marriage (Article 28B paragraph 1).
- The right to survival. "Every child has the right to live, to grow, and Growing"
- The right to develop themselves and through the fulfillment of their basic needs and is entitled to education, science and technology, art and culture for
improve the quality of life for the welfare of human life. (Article 28C Paragraph 1)
- Right to advance himself in the fight for their rights collectively to build the community,nation, and state. (Article 28C Paragraph 2).
- The right to recognition, security, protection, legal certainty and a fair and
equal treatment before the law. (Article 28D paragraph 1).
- The right to have a private property right to life, freedom from torture, freedom of thought and conscience, freedom of religion, freedom from enslavement,
right to recognition as a person before the law, and the right not to be prosecuted on the basis of a retroactive law is a human right that can not be reduced under any circumstances. (Article 28I Paragraph 1).
Indonesian citizen obligations:
- Obligation to obey the law and government. Article 27 paragraph (1) of the 1945 Constitution reads:
all citizens shall be equal before the law and the government
and obliged to uphold the law and the government, without exception.
- Obligation to respect human rights of others. Article 28J Paragraph 1 says:
Everyone is obliged to respect of human rights of others
- Article 27, paragraph (1), together with all citizens equal before the
law and government, are obliged to uphold the law and government. In subsection (2), taip every citizen has the right to employment and decent living for humanity.
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Symbol
Indonesia's official coat of arms is centered on the Garuda, and ancient, mythical bird from the country's historical epics. Like the Bald Eagle in the United States, the Garuda is often used to represent Indonesia.
Flag
The Indonesian national flag is called Sang Saka Merah Putih or "the red and white treasure." Like the country's coat of arms, its flag is also symbolic. The flag's red stripe represents bravery, and its white stripe stands for spirituality.
Citizenship
Indonesian passport.
Economy
Indonesia has a Mixed economy, we have privately owned firms and state-owned enterprises. The private sector accounts for most of the total national output. About two-fifths of Indonesians work in agriculture and fishing, but diversified manufacturing has become a mainstay of the economy. Service Industuries, have become increasingly valuable to Indonesia's economy. Today, service industries account for about two-fifths of both Indonesia's employment and its gross domestic product. Hotels, restaurants and stores benefit from the millions of tourists who visit Indonesia each year. Many of these visitors come from other Asian countries and Australia. Visitors flock to the island of Java to see its beautiful scenery and famous temples, and to Bali, which is renowned for its dancing and colorful festivals. Agriculture continues to be a major economic activity in Indonesia; it employs about two fifths of their workers. Indonesia is an important producer of oil and natural gas. The country also ranks as one of the world's largest exporters of natural gas.
Indonesia exports more then they import things. Japan is Indonesia's most important trading partner. Other major partners include Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States. Indonesia is the worlds largest exporter of natural gas. Oil and gas account for about 20 percent of Indonesia's total export earnings. Wood products are the most important thing Indonesia exports after, patroleum and natural gas. Some other major exports are clothing, coffee, electronics, palm oil, rubber, textiles, and tobacco. Some things they import are Machinery and equipment, Chemicals, Fuels, Foodstuffs. Indonesia imports many things from Singapore; then comes China, Japan, Malaysia, USA, South Korea, and then Thailand.
Agriculture
This is the agricultural part of the economy.
Manafacturing
Workers assemble motorcycles at a production plant of TVS, an Indian motorcycle manufacturer, in Karawang, West Java, Indonesia.
Tourist
Tourism really helps the economy in Indonesia.