Indonesia Facts & Figures

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Time Zone: Indonesia is spread over 3 time zones. Java, Sumatra and West/Central Kalimantan observe Western Indonesia Standard Time, 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Bali, Lombok, East/South Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara and West Timor observe Central Indonesia Standard Time, are 8 hours ahead of GMT. Maluku and Irian Jaya, observe Eastern Indonesia Standard Time, 9 hours ahead of GMT.
Currency: rupiah
Language: Bahasa Indonesia is the official language.
International Dialing Code: 62
Population: 220 million
Religion: Muslim (87%), Protestant (6%), Catholic (3%), Hindu (2%), Buddhist (1%), Animist (1%)
Electricity: 220V 50Hz; some remove areas 110V.
Electrical Outlet: two-prong plugs. See details at http://www.kropla.com/electric.htm
Driving: On the left side of the road.

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