INDONESiAINDONESiA

By:Chloe MooreBy:Chloe Moore

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION• The Dutch began to colonize

Indonesia in the early 17th century; the islands were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. Indonesia declared their independence after Japan’s surrender.

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Indonesian FactsIndonesian Facts Indonesia is on the continent [or next] to Indonesia is on the continent [or next] to

Asia.Asia. Indonesia has over 18,000 islands.Indonesia has over 18,000 islands. It has over 200 active volcanoes.It has over 200 active volcanoes. It is also the largest archipelago[a large It is also the largest archipelago[a large

chain of islands] on Earth.chain of islands] on Earth. Indonesia spans almost 2 million square Indonesia spans almost 2 million square

kilometers between Asia and Australiakilometers between Asia and Australia . .

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Many of the islands are uninhabited.Many of the islands are uninhabited. Sumatra and Sulawesi are home to Sumatra and Sulawesi are home to

most of the population of Indonesia.most of the population of Indonesia. In Indonesia the mountains are called In Indonesia the mountains are called

Barisan, Kapaas and the Maoke.Barisan, Kapaas and the Maoke. The capital is Jakarta.The capital is Jakarta.

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