Country Profile
From The Report: Indonesia 2012
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Includes information about Indonesia’s geography, history, economy, government, foreign relations, population, language and culture.

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Island life: A rich and colourful archipelago, looking to raise its global standing
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Spread between Asia and Australia, Indonesia is comprised of around 17,500 islands, of which over 6000 are inhabited. The archipelago is on a crossroad between the Pacific and the Indian oceans, and bridges the Asian and Australian continents. This strategic position has influenced the cultural, social, political and economic life of the country. After years of political upheaval and a major domestic financial crisis, Indonesia is now positioned to be one of the more politically stable countries…