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.)

Found 1847 language names

Showing items 1 to 100 of 1847

Abab: Penukal Recorded language

Abau Recorded language

Abinomn

Abui Recorded language

Abui: Alakaman

Abui: Atimelang

Abui: Kobola

Abun Recorded language

Aceh Recorded language

Adang-Alor Recorded language

Adonara

Adonara: East Adonara

Adonara: East Solor

Adonara: West Adonara

Aghu

Ahe: Kanayat`n Recorded language

Ahe: Kendayan

Airoran

Ajao Group Recorded language

Ajawanini Java Recorded language

Alor

Alor: Kecil Recorded language

Alsengg Recorded language

Alune Recorded language

Alune: Central East Alune

Alune: Central West Alune

Alune: Kairatu

Alune: North Coastal Alune

Amanab Recorded language

Amane Kabo Arui Recorded language

Amarasi Recorded language

Amarasi: Amarasi Barat

Amarasi: Amarasi Timur

Ambai Recorded language

Ambai: Manawi

Ambai: Randawaya

Ambelau

Amber Group Recorded language

Amene Kaiwo Ambai Recorded language

Amoy Recorded language

Ampanang

Amuku Recorded language

Ana Recorded language

Anakalang Recorded language

Anak Dalam Recorded language

Anasi

Andio

Angkola Recorded language

Aralle-Tabulahan: Aralle

Aralle-Tabulahan: Mambi

Arandai: Dombano

Arandai: Kemberano

Arfu Recorded language

Asmat, Casuarina Coast

Asmat, Casuarina Coast: Matia

Asmat, Casuarina Coast: Sapan

Asmat, Central

Asmat, Central: Ayam Recorded language

Asmat, Central: Misman

Asmat, Central: Simai

Asmat: Manep Recorded language

Asmat, North

Asmat, Pantai Recorded language

Asmat: Saman Recorded language

Asmat: Shuwru Recorded language

Asmat: Waganu Recorded language

Asmat, Yaosakor Recorded language

Atohwaim Recorded language

Atoni: Amanuban-amanatun

Plus d'information

Get more details about this country from The World Factbook.

Find out about people groups in this country from Joshua Project.

Find other materials available for languages in this country from the Minority Language Resource File.

See also the full country list and alphabetical language list.

Another reference on countries, languages and people groups is Peoplegroups.org.

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.