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Indonesia

Weather Overview

Climatewise, Indonesia is distinctly tropical. The east monsoon from June to September brings dry weather while the west monsoon from December to March is moisture - laden bringing rain.

The transitional period between these two are interposed by occasional rainshower, but even in the midst of the west monsoon season, temperatures range from 210 C ( 70 0 F ) to 33 0 C ( 90 0 F ) except at higher altitudes which are much cooler. Heaviest rainfalls are recorded in December and January. Humidity is between 60 and 100 percent.

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General information

Official name
Republic of Indonesia

Geographic Location
Southeastern Asia

Capital and largest city
Jakarta (9 million)

Largest cities
Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya

Area
1,919,440 sq km

Population
215 Million

Time Zone
GMT + 7

Currency
Indonesian Rupee (IDR)

Official language
Bahasa Indonesia (official), English, Dutch and many local dialects

Neighbouring countries
Malaysia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea

Highest point
Puncak Jaya (5,030 m)

Lowest point
Indian Ocean (0 m)

Longest river
Barito river

Landing place
Jakarta, Bali, Redang, Banda Aceh, Ambon

Electricity
127/230 volts AC (50 Hz)

Ethnic groups
Javanese 40.6%, Sundanese 15%, Madurese 3.3%, Minangkabau 2.7%, Betawi 2.4%, Bugis 2.4%, Banten 2%, Banjar 1.7%, other or unspecified 29.9%

Religion
Muslim (88%), Protestant, others