Indonesia
Location
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Phone Code
+62
Domain
.id
Driving Side
left
License Plates
Black with white text
Road Signs
Blue direction signs
Power Lines
Concrete poles
Architecture
Islamic influence, traditional wooden houses
Street View
Google car is white/black with camera on top
Additional Identifiers
Indonesian text, motorbikes, mosques, tropical vegetation
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with no special characters. Indonesian uses standard Latin letters A-Z with very consistent pronunciation.
Regional Characteristics
Java Region of Indonesia
Landscape
Volcanic mountains, dense population, rice terraces
Vegetation
Rice paddies, tropical vegetation, tea plantations in highlands
Architecture
Islamic influence, Javanese temples, dense urban areas
Climate
Tropical monsoon, slightly cooler in highlands
Distinctive Features
Dense population, traffic, Islamic influence, batik patterns
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Java region of Indonesia.
Bali Region of Indonesia
Landscape
Volcanic mountains, rice terraces, beaches
Vegetation
Rice paddies, tropical vegetation, ornamental plants
Architecture
Hindu temples, traditional Balinese compounds
Climate
Tropical, slightly drier than other islands
Distinctive Features
Hindu temples, offerings on sidewalks, tourism infrastructure
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Bali region of Indonesia.
Sumatra Region of Indonesia
Landscape
Large island, mountains, rainforests, lakes
Vegetation
Rainforests, palm oil plantations, coffee plantations
Architecture
Traditional Minangkabau houses, Islamic influence
Climate
Tropical rainforest, high rainfall
Distinctive Features
Minangkabau architecture, Islamic influence, less developed
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Sumatra region of Indonesia.
Kalimantan (Borneo) Region of Indonesia
Landscape
Large island, rainforests, rivers, swamps
Vegetation
Dense rainforest, palm oil plantations
Architecture
Traditional longhouses, simple structures
Climate
Tropical rainforest, high humidity
Distinctive Features
Rainforest, indigenous cultures, less infrastructure
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Kalimantan (Borneo) region of Indonesia.
Eastern Indonesia Region of Indonesia
Landscape
Islands, beaches, mountains, more arid in parts
Vegetation
Drier vegetation in some areas, coastal palms
Architecture
Christian influence, traditional island styles
Climate
Varies from tropical to semi-arid
Distinctive Features
Christian influence, more traditional lifestyle, less developed
Tip: Look for these characteristics to identify if you're in the Eastern Indonesia region of Indonesia.