Situated in South-Eastern Asia, Indonesia 🇮🇩 (officially Republic of Indonesia) is one of the most interesting places you can land on when you spin the globe. With a population of about 283.5 million and a total area of 1,904,569 km², it offers far more than its statistics suggest.
Whether you discovered Indonesia through our random country spinner or searched for it directly, this guide covers everything you need to know: the flag, the capital city of Jakarta, population figures, languages, currency, geography and a collection of memorable facts.
Where is Indonesia located?
Indonesia lies in South-Eastern Asia, in the Asia region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,904,569 square kilometres, it ranks 16th in the world by total area.
Indonesia has a coastline as well as land borders with Timor-Leste, Malaysia and Papua New Guinea — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Jakarta serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Indonesia has to offer.
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Who lives in Indonesia?
Indonesia is home to approximately 283.5 million residents — the 4th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Indonesians.
The main language spoken here is Indonesian. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Indonesia rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Good to know before you go
The official currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR, symbol Rp). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Indonesia is +62. Websites from the country typically use the .id internet domain.
If Indonesia came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Jakarta) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Indonesia shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Indonesia
- Indonesia's flag emoji is 🇮🇩 — its two-letter country code is ID and its three-letter code is IDN.
- Indonesia covers 1,904,569 km², ranking 16th in the world by area.
- With about 283.5 million people, Indonesia holds the 4th spot in the world population ranking.
- Indonesia is a member state of the United Nations.
- Indonesia shares borders with 3 countries.
Indonesia — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Indonesia?
- The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
- What is the population of Indonesia?
- Indonesia has a population of approximately 283,487,931 people, ranking 4th in the world.
- Where is Indonesia located?
- Indonesia is located in South-Eastern Asia, part of the Asia region.
- What language is spoken in Indonesia?
- The main language spoken in Indonesia is Indonesian.
- What currency is used in Indonesia?
- Indonesia uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR).
