Thread by @ColminIndonesia

Congratulations to #Indonesia on successfully hosting the #G20 meeting in Bali this week. I hope the world knows Indonesia a little better now. However, just in case – here’s a thread...

There’s a lot more to Indonesia than Bali. 1/25

On Monday President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana Jokowi hosted a spectacular gala dinner for leaders of the #G20. 2/25

If like me your invitation went missing in the post. Don’t worry you can watch it all here: bit.ly/3GsDtrx

Indonesia is the 15th biggest country in the world covering a total area of approximately 1,904,569 km2. Argentina is the 8th covering 2,780,400Km2. Russia is by far the biggest covering 17,098,242 km2. From east to west Indonesia stretches over 5,000 kilometres. 3/22

The median age of Indonesian citizens (29.7 years) is relatively young. However, this 'demographic bonus' will only be an opportunity if the younger generation are equipped with education and skills necessary to realise their potential, both as employees and entrepreneurs. 4/22

This week at #COP27 , The world’s three largest rainforest nations Brazil, Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia formally launched a climate partnership to cooperate on forest preservation. Together, they are home to more than half the world’s rainforest habitat. 5/22

Canada is the 2nd biggest country in the world covering a total area of approximately 9,984,670 Km2. Just ahead of China (3rd) which covers a total area of 9,706,961 Km2. The United States is 4th covering a total area of 9,372,610 Km2. 6/22

Chinese Indonesians are Indonesians whose ancestors arrived from China. Chinese people and their Indonesian descendants have lived in Indonesia since at least the 13th century. Indonesia is home to around 7 million ethnic Chinese people or 3.3% of the total population. 7/22

Sulawesi is the world's 11th largest island, covering an area of 180,680 km2. Within Indonesia, only Sumatra, Borneo, and Papua are larger. The name Sulawesi possibly comes from the words sula ("island") and besi ("iron"). The largest city on Sulawesi is Makassar. 8/22

With a population of approx. 152.48 million people, Java is the world's most populous island, constituting approximately 56% of the Indonesian population. Four of Indonesia's eight UNESCO world heritage sites are located in Java including Borobudur Temple & Prambanan Temple. 9/22

With a population of approx. 152.48 million people, Java is the world's most populous island, constituting approximately 56% of the Indonesian population. Four of Indonesia's eight UNESCO world heritage sites are located in Java including Borobudur Temple & Prambanan Temple. 9/22

China has the world’s largest population (1.425 billion), but India (1.413 billion) is expected to claim this title next year. United States (3rd - 336 million), Indonesia (4th) has a population of 280 million and it's growing - with another 8 Indonesians born every second. 10/22

In Indonesia, it is not uncommon to see people consume coffee in the morning, afternoon or any time of the day.

In Italy, it is not uncommon to see people consume coffee in the morning, afternoon or any time of the day. 11/22

Sumatra is a large Indonesian island west of Java and south of the Malay Peninsula, known for its rugged tropical terrain, wildlife and smouldering volcanoes. It covers an area of approximately 473,481 km². By comparison Japan covers an area of approx. 377,975 km². 12/22

Whilst pop-culture superpower South Korea has Oscar winning films, BTS and Blackpink. Indonesia has Rich Brian. 13/22

Rappers React to Rich Brian ft. Ghostface Killah, Desiigner, Tory Lanez & More: bit.ly/3Am7lSn

bbno$ & Rich Brian - edamame: bit.ly/3Vp19Bx

Indonesia and Mexico are among the most linguistically diverse, multilingual nations in the world. Depending on who's doing the counting.

Countries with the most languages: 1) Papua New Guinea (832); 2) Indonesia (731); 3) Nigeria (515); 4) India (400); 5) Mexico (300). 14/22

Russia is a transcontinental country spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. The largest country in the world, covering over 17,098,242 km2, encompassing 1/8 of Earth's inhabitable landmass. Russia extends across 11 time zones & shares land boundaries with 14 countries. 15/25

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are currently banned in Russia or at least severely restricted. 16/22

In the meantime here's an excellent message from Captain Ivan Danko for President Putin: bit.ly/3V2okRI

There are more than two billion Muslims worldwide. The country with the largest number of Muslims overall is Indonesia, which is home to an estimated 231 million Muslims. This is 86.7% of the Indonesian population and nearly 13% of the world’s total population of Muslims. 17/22

Western New Guinea, also known as Papua, is the western portion of the Melanesian Island of New Guinea which is administered by Indonesia. New Guinea is the world's second-largest island behind Greenland. In 2020, Western New Guinea had an estimated population of 5,437,775. 18/22

These statistics are all true at the time of posting. Before the little blue bird is no more, has ceased to be, expired and gone to meet 'is maker – this thread serves as a reminder at what this platform is best at. Beautiful plumage… 19/22

@elonmusk #RIPTwitter #OneTeam

Kalimantan is the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo. Kalimantan "burning weather island" is the proposed site of the new Indonesian capital. Kalimantan covers a total area of approx. 539,237 km². By comparison the UK covers an area of approximately 242,495 km². 20/22

Who am I thinking of?

Which guy, born in 1984, studied at Harvard, founded a tech start-up now valued at over $10 Billion USD?

That's right Nadiem Makarim. The current Indonesian Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. 21/22

@Kemdikbud_RI @MasMenteri

There are 3 time zones in the EU: Western European Time (WET), Central European Time (CET), Eastern European Time (EET).

There are 3 time zones in Indonesia: Western Standard Time (WIB), Indonesia Central Standard Time (WITA), Indonesia Eastern Standard Time (WIT). 22/22

By the way @MahyarTousi and @TheRealKeean - it’s called Batik and it’s awesome. I dedicate this thread to you. Come and visit and I’ll take you shopping for a shirt or two.

I created this thread with the aim of spreading greater knowledge about Indonesia. I hope you liked it and learnt something new.

Here's a copy of my slides (with and without my added comments) if you'd like to use them or edit and make your own.

➡️ bit.ly/3ginD84

Apologies for any mistakes. Mohon maaf atas segala kesalahan.

All the maps were created using thetruesize.com - a truly fantastic website which I encourage everyone to visit and have a play with.

Information is Beautiful. Have a good weekend all.