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Posted 05 Nov 2024

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Indonesia (Capital: Jakarta)

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano has erupted on the Indonesian island of Flores.

Map of Indonesia. Indonesia is bordered by Malaysia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea

Political Features:

  • Location: World’s largest archipelago Located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
    • Five main islands are: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua.
  • Boundaries: country shares its land border with three countries i.e. East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia.
  • One of the founding members of Non-Aligned Movement , along with India.

Geographical Features:

  • Located at intersection of shifting tectonic plates (part of the "Ring of Fire"), It is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
  • There are over 100 active volcanoes in Indonesia e.g. Mount Merapi, Mount Krakatoa.
  • Climate: As passed by equator, Indonesia has an almost entirely tropical climate.
  • Tags :
  • Indonesia
  • Pacific Ring of Fire
  • Volcanic Eruption
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