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Indonesia was ruled by many kingdoms prior to the arrival of Dutch Colonial. Two of the most powerful among these kingdoms are Sriwijaya and Majapahit. Indonesia was also referred to as "Nusantara" in many old books written before the arrival of Dutch. During Dutch colonialization (first Dutch trade expedition came to Indonesia in 1596 AD), the official name of the area was Nederlands Indie. Later the name "Indonesia" was used during the Youths Congress on October 28, 1928 and became official name for the country when it declared its independence on August 17, 1945.
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Where is the Sumatra rainforest located?
It is on the middle of Sumatra, Indonesia.
What is indonesia old name?
Before its independence and became republic state, Indonesia was called Nusantara by ancient merchants , which means group of islands. Indonesia formed by islands as like Sumatra island was known as Jambudvipa and Java Island was known as Javadwipa, but in the ancient era, region of nowadays Indonesia was ruled by empire (ie: Majapahit empire). Nusantara was known by nowadays Indonesia inhabitants.
What was the name of the major volcano that erupted in 2010?
Mount Merapi in Indonesia.
What are all the asian countries that the equator passes through?
Only one country in Asia is crossed by the equator, Indonesia.Only Indonesia.
Does Indonesia have a McDonald's?
No,there is not a McDonalds in Indonesia.
Old name of indonesia-?
In ancient times, the old name of Indonesia was Jambudvipa.
Indonesia old name?
Dutch East Indies.
What is the old name for Indonesia?
Indonesia was colonised by the Dutch who called it either the Netherlands East Indies or the Malay Archipelago. By 1900 the name Indonesia became commonly used outside of the Netherlands.
What is the old name of biggest Islamic country according to population?
Indonesia
The name of a mud volcano in Indonesia?
what is the name of the mud volcano in Indonesia what is the name of the mud volcano in Indonesia
What is Indonesia's official name?
Indonesia's official name is republic of IndonesiaOr as the Indonesians say: Republik Indonesia
What is the official name of Indonesia?
republic of Indonesia
How did Indonesia get its name?
The name Indonesia was invented by a German Anthropologist from two words "Indo" and "Nesis".
When can you smoke in Indonesia?
acctually you should be 17 years old. then you can smoke in Indonesia
When did they name I Indonesia?
900
What is the name of the longest river in Indonesia?
The name of the longest river in Indonesia is the Kapuas River. The Kapuas River begins in the Indonesia area of Borneo and flows 1143 km.
What is the name of the fault line in Indonesia?
Great sumatran fault is the fault is the fault in indonesia
