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Indonesia: capital, population, borders and facts
Indonesia is a country in Asia. Its capital city is Jakarta. Roughly 280 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Indonesia shares a land border with 3 countries: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. Its coast touches the Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean and Java Sea. The national flag uses red and white.
| Capital city | Jakarta |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Population (approx.) | 280 million |
| Land neighbours | 3: Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste |
| Seas and oceans | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Java Sea |
| Flag colours | red, white |
Outline of Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Indonesia?
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta.
What is the population of Indonesia?
Indonesia has roughly 280 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Indonesia?
Indonesia borders Malaysia, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste.
Is Indonesia landlocked?
No, Indonesia is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Indonesia
In Indonesia, traffic drives on the left, plug types C and F and emergency number 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Indonesia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Indonesia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Indonesia flag uses red and white. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Indonesia has 3 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 280 million people, Indonesia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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