Where we work: Indonesia. Basic Indicators Source: UNICEF: The State of the World's Children Report Population: 229,965,000 (2009) National language: Bahasa Indonesia Per capita income: US$ 2,230/year (2009) Life expectancy: 71 (2009) % of population usingimproved drinking water sources: 80% (2008) % of population usingadequate sanitation facilities: 52% (2008) Under 5 Mortality Rate: 39/1,000 live births (2009) Indonesia is a long string of over 10,000 islands that is located on the Equator between the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Roughly three times the size of Texas, it's the world’s largest archipelagic nation. It is also the most populous Muslim nation in the world today. Recent natural disasters, including the tsunami in 2004 and a series of more recent earthquakes and volcanic activity, have wreaked havoc on Indonesia's population and economy — destroying homes, families and jobs.
Hear from the children. Travel Information | Visit Indonesia - Official Website for Indonesia Tourism and Travel Information. Entry Points All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival, and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage. Visa-on-Arrival: The Indonesian Government extends Visa on Arrival (VoA) to nationals of 63 countries which can be obtained at designated entry airports and sea ports. Visa-on-Arrival are valid for 30 days and are extendable with another 30 days to be applied at Immigration offices in Indonesia. Please note that starting 26 January 2010, the 7-day Visa-on-Arrival has been discontinued. Countries extended Visa-on-Arrival facility are: 1. Entry Ports Where Visa-on-Arrival May Be Issued are: Airports: Free Tourist Visa Free Tourist short stay visas for 30 days are extended to tourists from 12 countries, namely from Brunei Darussalam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chile, Equador, Morocco and Peru, VISA Application at Indonesia Embassies or Consulates.
The World Factbook. Indonesia. More information about Indonesia is available on the Indonesia Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet. The United States established diplomatic relations with Indonesia in 1949, following its independence from the Netherlands. Indonesia’s democratization and reform process since 1998 has increased its stability and security, and resulted in strengthened U.S. -Indonesia relations. In 2010, Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono inaugurated the U.S. U.S. Indonesia faces domestic development challenges; uneven benefits from democratic and economic progress; fragile institutions that are lack capacity to adequately address its social service needs; and risks from climate change and environmental degradation.
U.S. development assistance is delivered through U.S. Bilateral Economic Relations Indonesia has a market-based economy in which the government plays a significant role. Indonesia's Membership in International Organizations. Crisis in Indonesia: Economy, Society and Politics (Current Issues Brief 13 1997-98) The-Indonesian-rupiahs-foreign-exchange-rate-rises-on-faster-economic-growth. Export_img_assist_custom-560x367. Indonesia.