With 282 million people and over 700 languages spoken, the national motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — Unity in Diversity .
The Dutch established the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602, exploiting the region's spices and labor for over 300 years. Indonesia.zip
Indonesia's independence story is more brutal than you think With 282 million people and over 700 languages
Following a brutal Japanese occupation during WWII, Indonesia declared independence on August 17, 1945 , followed by a four-year revolution against returning Dutch forces. 🌏 Geography & People Indonesia declared independence on August 17
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