PROFILE OF INDONESIA

Official Name: Republic of Indonesia, Republik Indonesia (local name)
Capital: Jakart
Population: 234,693,997 (July 2007 est.)
Population Growth Rate: 1.213% (2007 est.)
Current Local Time: Click here for the current local time.
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects, the most widely spoken of which is Javanese
Climate/Weather: Click here for 5-day forecast for Jakarta.
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) Click here for currency converter.

Major exports: oil and gas, electrical appliances, plywood, textiles, rubber
Total exports: US $102.7 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Major imports : machinery and equipment; chemicals, fuels, foodstuffs
Total imports: US $73 billion f.o.b. (2006 est.)

Leading markets: Japan 19.4%, Singapore 11.8%, US 11.5%, China 7.7%, South Korea 6.4%, Taiwan 4.2% (2006)
Leading suppliers: Singapore 29.6%, China 11.2%, Japan 8.8%, South Korea 5.3%, Malaysia 4.8% (2006)

Gross Domestic Product: US $264.7 billion (2006 est.)
GDP Real Growth: 5.5% (2006 est.)

Source: CIA Country Fact Book.

USEFUL LINKS

World Bank Country Profile: Comprehensive information on demographics, environment, economy, technology, infrastructure, trade and finance.

CIA World Factbook: Basic information, covering geography, population, government, economy, etc...

U.S. Department of State - Background Note: Indonesia

Travel Information : For U.S. citizens traveling on tourism/business.

Local Time: Current time in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Medical Information for Travelers: Medical resources for Americans traveling abroad.

Medical Directory in Indonesia: Medical directory for Americans traveling to Indonesia.

World Health Organization information on Indonesia: Health information on Indonesia from W.H.O.

Nationmaster.com: For more information on population, economy, health, transportation, etc.

UNDP (United Nations Development Programme): UNDP provides funds; helps developing countries attract and use aid effectively; and promotes South-South cooperation.

UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation): Offering tailor-made solutions for the sustainable industrial development of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.

U.S. Department of Energy Country Analysis: Data on Indonesia from the Energy Information Administration

Transportation Profile: Information for various modes of transportation in Indonesia.

World Bank Projects in Indonesia

Indonesia links