How well do you know Indonesia?

What is the capital city of Indonesia?

• Bali

• Jakarta

• Jayakarta

• Jogjakarta

Answer explanation

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, while Bali and Yogyakarta are two prominent cities in the country, mainly for their tourism. Lastly, Jayakarta was the former name of Jakarta back in 16th-early 20th century.

Which countries did 'befriend' Indonesia so well in the past through colonialization 😂?

• Japan

• Belgium

• France

• Netherlands

• Spain

Answer explanation

For centuries, Indonesia had felt colonized by six foreign countries*:

1. Portugal (1509-1595) - 86 y

2. Spain (1521-1529) - 8 y

3. Netherlands (1602-1942 & 1945-1949) - 344 y - bestfriend 🤗

4. France (1806-1811) - 5 y

5. England (1811-1816) - 5 y

6. Japan (19942-1945) - 3 y

*according to Indonesian version of history 😄

Which one is the current president of Indonesia?

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Answer explanation

Joko Widodo, popularly known as Jokowi, is the 7th president of Indonesia which was elected in 2 periods of election, i.e. 2014 and 2019.

Which one is the national flag of Indonesia?

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Answer explanation

What is "thank you" in Indonesian?

• Selamat pagi

• Maaf

• Terima kasih

• Permosi

Answer explanation

Some important Indonesian words that might be useful for you:

1. Selamat pagi: Good morning

2. Maaf: Sorry

3. Terima kasih: Thank you

4. Permisi: Excuse me

Reorder the following official religions in Indonesia according to their compositions (from the largest to the smallest)?

• Hinduism

• Christianity - Catholicism

• Buddhism

• Christianity - Protestantism

• Islam

Answer explanation

Composition of Indonesia's six official religions:

1. Islam: 86.7%

2. Christianity - Protestantism: 7.6%

3. Christianity - Catholicsm: 3.12%

4. Hinduism: 1.74%

5. Buddhism: 0.77%

6. Confucianism: 0.03%

Which one is Indonesia's top sport at the international level?

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Answer explanation

Actually, Indonesia isn't known as a global power in many popular sports. But, when it comes to badminton, Indonesian people can hold their chests out high, because Indonesians are consistently among the best in the world. Indonesia has won gold medals in badminton in every Olympic Games since the sport was first introduced to the Olympics in 1992, except in 2012.

What is the name of these patterns?

• Kebaya

• Tenun

• Batik

• Songket

Answer explanation

It would be impossible to visit or live in Indonesia and not be exposed to one of the country's most highly developed art forms, batik. Often handed down within families for generations, the craft of batik is intertwined with the cultural identity of the Indonesian people and, through the symbolic meanings of its colours and designs, expresses their creativity and spirituality.

True or False: Indonesia has 100 different languages and dialects spoken by 50 ethnic groups and sub groups.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Indonesia is the home to over 700 different languages and dialects spoken by not less than 600 groups and ethnic groups. In fact, the national language (Bahasa Indonesia) is spoken as primary language by only 20% population.

True or False: Komodo dragon can be found in Indonesia and in a slight part of Malaysia

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Indonesia is the only home to around 3,300 rare Komodo dragons. They are limited to a few Indonesian islands, including the Komodo Islan. This world's largest lizard have razor-sharp teeth, a venomous bite, and grow to a length of three-metres.