Indonesia is the world's largest tropical archipelago of more than 18,000
islands.
The
major islands are Java, Sumatra and Bali. Java alone is
home to almost 50 percent of the total population of 238 million.
Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, after China, India
and the USA.
With three time zones Indonesia could span the Atlantic Ocean
from Nova Scotia to the coast of Portugal or from Ireland to Greece.
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> January 1: Tahun Baru (New Year)
>
January 23-24: Imlek (Chinese or Lunar New Year; the year of the
dragon)
> February 1: Galungan (most important celebration for Balinese
Hindus -not a national holiday)
> February 5:
Maulud Nabi Muhammad (birthday of the Prophet Muhammad)
> March 23: Nyepi (Hindu New Year)
> April 6: Jumat Agung (Good Friday) > April 8: Paska (Easter)
> May 6: Waisak (celebration of Buddha's
birth, enlightenment and
death -with
Waisak Festival at Borobudur
> May 17: Kenaikan Isa Almasih
(Ascension Day)
> Jun 17: Isra M'raj Nabi Muhamad
SAW (Ascension of the Prophet Muhammad)
> July 19: 1 Ramadan (First day
of the Muslim fasting month -not a holiday) > August 17: Hari Kemerdekaan RI ke-66 (67th Independence Day) > August 19-20: Idulfitri (End of
the fasting)
> Octobber 26: Idul Adha (Muslim
Holiday to celebrate Abraham's sacrifice)
> November 15: Tahun Baru Hijriyah (Muslim New Year 1434)
> December 25: Natal (Christmas)
Caused in part by climate change and population pressure, natural disasers such
as floods, landslides, and droughts have become unfortunate facts of life in Indonesia.
With its location on
the Ring of Fire earthquakes, volcano eruptions and even tsunamis have caused
and continue to cause suffering.
Indonesia has more than a hundred active volcanos. The ones that urge
caution include Anak Krakatau, Merapi, Semeru, and Bromo.
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