World Atlas: Indonesia

Author: Social Sciences Academic Press
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: Have you ever flown over the Pacific and Indian Oceans? Look down and see a lush oasis encircling the equator, like a dazzling emerald? This is the world-famous island nation of Indonesia. Located between the continents of Asia and Australia, Indonesia is a vital passage connecting the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It boasts a vast territory and numerous islands, earning it the name "the land of a thousand islands." With its breathtaking scenery, abundant vegetation, fragrant fruits, and unique local customs, this book introduces the country's culture, society, history, politics, economy, tourism, military, science and technology, and foreign affairs in a concise manner. It provides a convenient pathway for those entering the field of Indonesian studies, builds a reliable knowledge bridge for multilateral exchanges, and offers comprehensive information for general understanding of Indonesia.