indonesia
Population facts The population of this Asian country is in excess of 273,500,000 people, making Indonesia the fourth most populated country in the world (after India, China and the United States). The majority of Indonesia's inhabitants reside in Jakarta which is the country's most populous city. Indonesia has a fairly high population when compared to most other countries across the world, its overall population density is approximately 145 people per sq km. The estimated population of Asia is approximately 4,393,296,000 inhabitants, making it the continent with the largest population in the world. The continents in order of population, starting with highest population first, are: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia (Oceania Region) and Antarctica. The total population of the entire world is in excess of 7.8 billion people.
Capital & major cities The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Other major cities located in this country include Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Bekasi and Tangerang. Indonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands, of which around 6,000 are inhabited. The five biggest islands are Sumatra, Java, Borneo (shared with Malaysia and Brunei), Sulawesi and New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea).
National symbol(s): garuda (mythical bird)
National colors: red and white
National Anthem/Song: Indonesia Raya (Translation: Great Indonesia)
National Holiday(s): Independence Day, 17 August (1945)
National Motto(s): Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Translation: Unity in Diversity)