Indonesia Flashcards

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Why is Indonesia developed?

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SE asias largest economy
Worlds largest archipelago 
Hub of international trade 
15th largest economy 
55million skilled workers
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2
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Define archipelago:

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Lots of islands that belong to one country

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3
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Indonesia is a producer of:

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Palm oil
Gas
Plywood
Rubber
Textiles
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4
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Why Indonesia isn’t developed?

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Lots Small villages in poverty
Life is hard and requires lots of work to be well paid
Women married and mothers young
Suffer from natural hazards

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5
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People:

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4th most populous country
243million habitants
93% literacy rates

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6
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Government:

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President: joke widodo
71million internet users
2004 first ever presidential elections

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7
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Economic growth:

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Indonesia is the bridge between Australia Asia and America

Half of all shipping travels through Indonesian oceans

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8
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Environment:

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Indonesia is on a plate boundary

Agriculture is easily accessible

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9
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Tropical rainforests:

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99million people depend on the rainforest

20% of the countries GDP

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10
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Sea ports:

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Over 17,500 islands that need provisions
On the ring of fire so land is rugged and hard to drive on
Access to major shipping routes
Shipping power in Pacific Ocean

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Natural beauty:

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10million tourists each year
3.2% of GDP
20% of the worlds coral reefs
50 national parks

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Natural resources:

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20% of the worlds tin produced
Some exports are done illegally as it is profitable
Conflicts between large companies and locals who want to exploit Indonesia’s natural resources

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