Jakarta Flashcards
1
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Indonesia Site
A
- Between Pacific and Indian oceans
- On the equator and between the tropics of cancer and Capricorn.
- 6S 106E
2
Q
Indonesia Situation and connectivity
A
- Bridge between continents: Asia and Australia.
- Borders with Malaysia, East Timor and New Guinea
- Large geographic spread across the archipelago.
3
Q
Environmental significance
A
Largest expanse of rainforest in Asia. Despite losing 50%.
Great biodiversity.
Natural resources such as Tin and Palm oil.
4
Q
Cultural/social significance
A
Many indigenous groups
Large Population
Working Population
5
Q
Population growth
A
0.9% annually
6
Q
Infant mortality
A
23 per 1000
7
Q
Fertility rate
A
2.1
8
Q
Gini coefficient
A
35.6 (higher = unequal)
9
Q
HDI
A
0.689
10
Q
Life expectancy
A
72
11
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Literacy rate
A
92%
