Indonesia has a population of over 250 million.
Since the numerous islands of Indonesia throughout its history were the place where all kinds of principalities and kingdoms were formed, the population of the country has always been represented by the Balinese, Javanese, Malays and other isolated groups.
The national composition of Indonesia is represented by:
- Javans (50);
- Sundans (14%);
- Madurians (7.5%);
- Malays (7.5%);
- The Chinese (3.5%);
- Other nations (17.5%).
On average, 132 people live per 1 km2, but, for example, Java and Madura are densely populated. More than 800 people live here per 1 km2. As for sparsely populated areas, such an area is the province of Irian Jaya (population density - 4 people per 1 km2).
The official language is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), which is a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, English, Dutch. In addition, English and Dutch are widespread, as well as various local dialects (the most popular is Javanese).
Large cities: Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar, Semaramg.
The inhabitants of Indonesia are Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu.
Life span
On average, the peoples of Indonesia live up to 68 years (men - up to 65, and women - up to 70 years).
The main causes of death are yellow fever, hepatitis, traffic accidents, and malaria.
Traditions and customs of the inhabitants of Indonesia
In Indonesia, they like to celebrate the holidays merrily. So, here the Independence Day is colorfully celebrated - it is accompanied by carnivals. And the Hindu New Year in Bali is celebrated on a special scale.
In Indonesia, not only large holidays are celebrated, but also small ones that are dedicated to tribal rituals or the life of village communities (they are held in the form of festivals).
Locals in Indonesia prefer to express their feelings and thoughts through music. In this regard, many folklore works are set to music.
With regard to crafts, in Indonesia, silver and gold embroidery, decoration of fabrics with precious stones, and special weaving are flourishing.
If you are going to Indonesia, remember the traditional rules of conduct:
- Do not touch anyone's head (the head of people is sacred);
- Do not kiss or hug violently in public (this can offend the feelings of others);
- Accept and serve objects with your right hand (the left is considered “unclean”);
- Do not take pictures of people who are praying (in general, people in Indonesia love to be photographed, but before taking a picture, ask them for permission);
- In a swimsuit and shirtless, you can only appear on the beach.
