- With a population of around 230 million people, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country.
- Indonesia comprises 17,508 islands. Three of the ten largest islands in the world are found here. The biggest island in Indonesia is Sumatra.
- There are 316 ethnic groups which speak 670 dialects in Indonesia.
- Indonesia is home to Komodo dragon (varanus komodoensis), the largest lizard in the world.
- Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur frequently in Indonesia. With over 400 active volcanoes, there are over 3 earthquakes per day.
- Indonesia has many high mountains, the highest of which are over 4000 meters.
- The population in Indonesia is expected to be at 315 million by 2035.
- Indonesia falls in the tropical zone, and has an average humidity of between 70% and 90%.
8 interesting facts about Indonesia
