Lucas & Madison Indonesia wall by Lucas Duff

Rice paddy

lucasjduff — 2013-03-12 18:20:48 UTC

In the distance a farmer works in a rice paddy. Rice is the staple food on the island of Bali, and rice-paddy farmers are able to get up to three rice crops per year. (Bali, Indonesia, August 2004)Rice-paddy Farmer. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2013. Web. 12 Mar 2013.

Education

lucasjduff — 2013-03-13 17:44:49 UTC

More than four fifths of the adults can read and write. The government has promoted education at every level. Also, almost every child gets education but, the dropout rate is very high. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/106301>.

Land

lucasjduff — 2013-03-14 18:24:05 UTC

Most of Indonesia's islands are mountainous. The Pacific and Indian Ocean plates have been moving into the Eurasian plate which Indonesia is the meeting point of those plates causing the mountainous terrain. Indonesia has roughly 220 active volcanoes. The ash of those volcanoes make the soil very fertile for growing. Although, frequent eruptions cause nothing but loss of land and lives on the islands of Java and Bali. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/106301>.

Climate

lucasjduff — 2013-03-15 18:30:05 UTC

Since Indonesia is near the equator the people has a year round growing season. The only frost is in the mountains. The areas near the equator receive abundant rainfall throughout the year. But the other areas get seasonal rainfall. Those areas also have a dry season and can experience major water shortages. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 15 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/106301>.

Plants

lucasjduff — 2013-03-15 21:59:04 UTC

There are approximately 40,000 species of flowering plants, including 5,000 species of orchids. Among the most notable native plants is the monster flower (Rafflesia arnoldii), which is the largest flower in the world. There also more than 3,000 types of trees. In the lowlands and hills there are lush forests that display a huge range of vegetation. The plants can range from enormous trees to woody vines. There are plants that live on top of each other too.

Animals

lucasjduff — 2013-03-15 22:14:04 UTC

Most of the animals in Indonesia come from an Asian origin. They include monkeys, orangutans, and gibbons. The Sumatran Rhinos of Java are rare, and the Komodo dragon are some animals you might see. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275050

Economy

mbartell — 2013-03-17 21:57:49 UTC

Indonesia is a major exporter of petroleum

and natural gases. Indonesia is a major country in

supplying rubber , coco, and palm oil. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275050>.

History

lucasjduff — 2013-03-18 18:03:27 UTC

Much of Indonesia was influenced by

India. In the late 17th century, the Dutch

gained control of Indonesia. "Indonesia." Britannica School. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2013. Web. 18 Mar. 2013. <http://school-preview.eb.com/levels/middle/article/275050>.

Ethnic Groups

lucasjduff — 2013-03-18 18:19:56 UTC

Flag

lucasjduff — 2013-03-18 18:22:01 UTC

The flag of Indonesia (officially known as Sang Saka Merah Putih) was first sewn by Fatmawati, wife of the first Indonesian president, Sokarno. The flag was revealed during Indonesia's declaration of Independence, on 17 August 1945. Sang Saka Merah Putih means "The Sacred Red and White." Red represents courage and symbolizes human blood and the corporeal; white represents purity and symbolizes the spiritual."Indonesia." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2013. Web. 19 Mar 2013.

lucasjduff — 2013-03-18 18:24:22 UTC

Latitude: -6.10 Longitude: 106.48

For Fun

lucasjduff — 2013-03-19 17:19:34 UTC

A favorite pastime for Indonesians is the making and flying of kites. "Indonesia." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2013. Web. 19 Mar 2013.

Environmental issues

lucasjduff — 2013-03-19 17:36:20 UTC

The one major issue of Indonesia is that much of the forest land has been cut down destroying wildlife's habitat.

Natural Resources

lucasjduff — 2013-03-19 17:47:41 UTC

Indonesia is rich in natural resources but many of them are underdeveloped. For example, important metallic minerals primarily for export—tin and bauxite chiefly from the islands south of Singapore, nickel ores from Celebes, and copper from Papua. Salt, sulfur, asphalt, and coal are mined largely for domestic use. Indonesia is a major producer of oil and natural gas, as well as petroleum products.

2004 Boxing Day Tsunami

lucasjduff — 2013-03-20 17:46:23 UTC