Philosophy

With Indonesia’s long history and vast territory, it is only natural for many ethnic groups to eventually migrate across its islands. The Malay people are one of them, some having...

Sang Saka Merah Putih, as the Indonesian flag is officially called, consists of two equal horizontal bands—red atop white, representing valor and purity, respectively. These two colors carry the same...

Indonesia is often referred to as the Emerald of the Equator, as its sprawling islands resemble jewels strung across the line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern...

Within the Indonesian culture, birds often represent a philosophical meaning. The national emblem of Indonesia, the Garuda Pancasila, is based on the eagle-like mythical bird, and represents strength. The garuda...

Situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia has 127 active volcanoes and approximately 500 inactive ones. The rich volcanic soil contributes to a fertile land, such as in Aceh,...

  Indonesia is home to ten percent of the world’s species of flowering plants—an estimated 25,000 species—with 55% being endemic. For many of Indonesia’s tribes and ethnic groups, these flowers...