huge collection of islands in the Pacific, now an independent state

Island nation in Southeast Asia that is home to one of the largest tropical rainforests in the world.

a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions

a republic with a presidential system and three branches of govern- ment

Indonesia coffees are usually marketed under the name of the island of origin; see Sulawesi and Java. Most are distinguished by full body, rich flavor, and a low-toned, vibrant acidity.

Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian: Republik Indonesia), is a nation of 17,508 islands in the South East Asian archipelago, making it the world's largest archipelagic state. With a population of over 200 million, it is the world's fourth most populous country and the most populous Muslim-majority nation. Indonesia is the world's third largest democracy after India and the USA.

Indonesia is a traveller's guide book first published in 1986 in Australia. It is a country-specific guidebook for Indonesia following on from the strength of the South East Asia guidebook by Maureen and Tony Wheeler's Lonely Planet publishing.