Indonesia
| Region: | Oceania |
| Capital: | Jakarta |
| Population: | 240,271,522 |
| Area (sq km): | 1,919,440 |
| FIPS Country Code: | ID |
| ISO Country Code: | ID |
| GRN Office: | Global Recordings Network Indonesia |
About Indonesia
Indonesia is the biggest archipelago in the world. It has 17,508 islands and 5,150 km long.
The Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed as an independent country on 17 August 1945.
At present (2008) the population is about 242 million. This is the 4th biggest population after China, India and USA. There are more than 500 tribes speaking over 1000 languages and dialects. The national language is Bahasa Indonesia. Each tribe has its own dress, culture, art, and special food.
The main religions that the government permits are Islam, Christianity (Catholic and Protestant), Hinduism, Buddhism, and traditional religions.
This country is blessed with fertile land, vast natural resources, and great beauty.
Map of Indonesia

Languages and dialects spoken in Indonesia
This list shows the primary names of the languages and dialects.
This list shows all known languages and dialects whether or not any materials are available. (An icon indicates those with recordings available.)
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News about Indonesia
Recording in West Papua: Testimonies about the exciting responses to recording and distribution of GRN materials in West Papua. |
GRN Indonesia: The Good News brings two Korowai people to Jesus. |
"There is a God who loves our people!": "Look at this picture! There is a God who loves our people!" |
Merchant seafarers hear the gospel: "There was an Indonesian crew member in port recently, who took an interest in the gospel. He would not take any literature in Indonesian offered, but when I showed him the cassette in his heart language, he quickly put it into his pocket saying 'This is for me', and took it away to his cabin." |
Global Recordings Network Indonesia: General information, articles, news and contact details about GRN Indonesia. |

