Costs and financing options Study costs in Indonesia differ greatly between state and private universities, as well as the subject and type of degree. Socially…
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Indonesia is an abbreviation of the country’s official name, the Republic of Indonesia. It is located in Southeast Asia with Malaysia to its west, Papua New Guinea to its east, and Australia to its south. The capital is Jakarta and the population is approximately 261 million people. Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, although many Indonesians also speak English. The economy of Indonesia relies heavily on agriculture, natural resources and manufacturing. Its terrain consists mostly of mountains and plateaus with some coastal lowlands in between them. Its climate is tropical with temperatures ranging from 11 degrees Celsius in winter to 32 degrees Celsius in summer. The country has a rich cultural heritage that includes art, music and cuisine influenced by Asian and European traditions. Indonesia also has a long history that includes periods of stability under democratic governments as well as periods of revolution such as the 1998 overthrow of President Suharto. Despite its turbulent past, Indonesia remains a beautiful destination for tourists looking to explore its culture and natural beauty. See a2zdirectory for Indonesia Old History. The major newspapers in Indonesia are Kompas, Media Indonesia and The Jakarta Post. Kompas is a daily newspaper founded in 1965 which focuses on national news with an emphasis on politics, economics, culture and social issues. It also covers international news from around the world. Media Indonesia is another major newspaper in Indonesia that was founded in 1971. It covers national news as well as international news from around the world with a special emphasis on investigative journalism. The Jakarta Post is an English-language daily newspaper founded in 1983 which covers local news from Indonesia as well as regional news from Southeast Asia. Finally, Republika Online is an online newspaper that covers local news from Indonesia as well as regional news from South Asia and beyond. Check simplyyellowpages for other media in the country of Indonesia.
School and Education in Indonesia
Training The free 6-year primary school, where children start at the age of 6-7, has been compulsory since 1987. In 1993, 97% of the compulsory…