The southernmost country in Asia, Indonesia lies between latitudes 11S and 6Nand longitudes 95E and 941E. It is also trancontinental country, spanning Southeast Asia and Oceania and is the world's largest archpeilc state , stretching 5,120 kilometres (3,181 mi) from east to west and 1,760 kilometres (1,094 mi) from north to south. The exact number of Indonesia's islands varies according to different sources, usually ranging from 13,000 to 17,000, with around 922 permanently inhabited. The country features diverse topography, including towering mountains, vast lakes, and extensive river systems. At 4,884 metres (16,024 ft),Punak Jaya is Indonesia's highest peak, while Lake Toba in Sumatra, covering 1,145 km2 (442 sq mi), is the largest lake.
Indonesia's equatorial position ensures a relatively stable climate year-round, characterised by two main seasons: the dry season from May to October and the wet season from November to April, with no extremes of summer and winter. The climate is predominantly tropical rain forest , with cooler climates in mountainous areas over 1,300 to 1,500 meters (4,300 to 4,900 feet) above sea level. The oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) prevails in highland areas adjacent to rainforest climates, with uniform precipitation year-round. In highland areas near the tropical monsoon and tropical savana climates, the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) is more pronounced during the dry season. There is a variation in rainfall patterns, with regions like western Sumatra, Java, and the interiors of Kalimantan and Papua receiving more precipitation, while areas closer to Australia, such as Nusa Tenggara, are drier. The warm waters covering 81% of Indonesia's area keep land temperatures stable, with high humidity (70-90%) and moderate, predictable winds influenced by monsoon cycles.
Indonesia's equatorial position ensures a relatively stable climate year-round. Characterised by two main seasons: the dry season from May to October and the wet seasonfrom November to April, with no extremes of summer and winter. The climate is predominantly tropical rain forest, with cooler climates in mountainous areas over 1,300 to 1,500 meters (4,300 to 4,900 feet) above sea level. The oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) prevails in highland areas adjacent to rainforest climates, with uniform precipitation year-round. In highland areas near the tropical monsson and Tropical savana, the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) is more pronounced during the dry season.[85] There is a variation in rainfall patterns, with regions like western Sumatra, Java, and the interiors of Kalimantan and Papua receiving more precipitation, while areas closer to Australia, such as Nusa Tenggara, are drier. The warm waters covering 81% of Indonesia's area keep land temperatures stable, with high humidity (70-90%) and moderate, predictable winds influenced by monsoon cycles. Major weather hazards include strong currents in straits, such as the Lombok and Sape straights,rather than typhoons or storms.
The southernmost country in Asia, Indonesia lies between latitudes 11S and 6Nand longitudes 95E and 941E. It is also trancontinental country, spanning Southeast Asia and Oceania and is the world's largest archpeilc state , stretching 5,120 kilometres (3,181 mi) from east to west and 1,760 kilometres (1,094 mi) from north to south. The exact number of Indonesia's islands varies according to different sources, usually ranging from 13,000 to 17,000, with around 922 permanently inhabited. The country features diverse topography, including towering mountains, vast lakes, and extensive river systems. At 4,884 metres (16,024 ft),Punak Jaya is Indonesia's highest peak, while Lake Toba in Sumatra, covering 1,145 km2 (442 sq mi), is the largest lake.
Indonesia's equatorial position ensures a relatively stable climate year-round, characterised by two main seasons: the dry season from May to October and the wet season from November to April, with no extremes of summer and winter. The climate is predominantly tropical rain forest , with cooler climates in mountainous areas over 1,300 to 1,500 meters (4,300 to 4,900 feet) above sea level. The oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) prevails in highland areas adjacent to rain forest climates, with uniform precipitation year-round. In highland areas near the tropical monsoon and tropical savana climates, the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) is more pronounced during the dry season. There is a variation in rainfall patterns, with regions like western Sumatra, Java, and the interiors of Kalimantan and Papua receiving more precipitation, while areas closer to Australia, such as Nusa Tenggara, are drier. The warm waters covering 81% of Indonesia's area keep land temperatures stable, with high humidity (70-90%) and moderate, predictable winds influenced by monsoon cycles.
Indonesia's equatorial position ensures a relatively stable climate year-round. Characterised by two main seasons: the dry season from May to October and the wet season from November to April, with no extremes of summer and winter. The climate is predominantly tropical rain forest, with cooler climates in mountainous areas over 1,300 to 1,500 meters (4,300 to 4,900 feet) above sea level. The oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) prevails in highland areas adjacent to rainforest climates, with uniform precipitation year-round. In highland areas near the tropical Monsson and Tropical savannah, the subtropical highland climate (Köppen Cwb) is more pronounced during the dry season. There is a variation in rainfall patterns, with regions like western Sumatra, Java, and the interiors of Kalimantan and Papua receiving more precipitation, while areas closer to Australia, such as Nusa Tenggara, are drier. The warm waters covering 81% of Indonesia's area keep land temperatures stable, with high humidity (70-90%) and moderate, predictable winds influenced by monsoon cycles. Major weather hazards include strong currents in straits, such as the Lombok and Sape straights, rather than typhoons or storms.
Animals:
Orangutans
Komodo dragon
Sumatran tiger
Birds
Sumatran orangutan
Bornean orangutan
Javan rhinoceros
Asian elephant
Wild boar
Asian palm civet
Tarsier
Leopard cat
Leatherback sea turtle
Celebes crested macaque
Dhole