Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and home to the world's largest Muslim population. Its independence after Japan's surrender, but it required four years of intermittent negotiations, recurring hostilities, and UN mediation before the Netherlands agreed to relinquish its colony. This is spanning archipelago across the equator, between two continents, Asia and Australia, and two oceans, Pacific and Indian oceans. It has 18,108 islands with 5 main islands--Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (on Borneo), Sulawesi, and Papua--with many local dialects.
Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire with many volcanoes Indonesia is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; but it also means Indonesia is rich of natural resources. With the rich variety of plants and animals, Indonesian underwater is one of the most beautiful in the world. Mountains, rivers, tropical forests and beaches are the other natural beauty that can be found in Indonesia.
In addition, the cities in Indonesia are in a constant state of urban evolution, where dense populations, technology and construction live in hectic symbiosis. But most of the archipelago's territory remains unexplored, concealing a wealth of cultures and a myriad of landscapes.
