Indonesia at a Glance
Language
The main language spoken is Indonesian (very similar to Malay).
Indonesia has over 700 living languages.
English is a widely spoken second or third language for many locals, with over 30% of the population speaking it.
Currency
The currency of Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupee (IDR).
1 USD= 15293 (15k) IDR (Indonesian Rupee).
Population
Indonesia has a population of over 273 million spread across more than 17,000 islands.
Weather
Indonesia has a tropical climate with average temperatures sitting between 23°C and 28°C year round. They have two seasons: wet and dry season. Wet Season is from November- March. Dry Season is from April to October.
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