Indonesia (Capital: Jakarta)
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano has erupted on the Indonesian island of Flores.
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.
