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Indonesian Geography: From Sabang to Merauke

Exploring the unique geography of Indonesia stretching from the western to eastern tips with extraordinary diversity.

Tim GeoKepo•January 5, 2025

Indonesian Geography: From Sabang to Merauke

Indonesia stretches from 95° E to 141° E, crossing the equator with extraordinary geographical uniqueness. Let's explore the greatness of Indonesia's geography.

Indonesian Landscape

Major Islands

Indonesia consists of 5 major islands:

  • Sumatra Island - 473,481 km²
  • Java Island - 128,297 km²
  • Kalimantan Island - 544,852 km²
  • Sulawesi Island - 180,681 km²
  • Papua Island - 785,753 km²

    • Mountains and Ranges

    Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it a country with many active volcanoes:

  • Papua's Everest (Puncak Jaya) - 4,884 masl
  • Mount Semeru - 3,676 masl
  • Mount Krakatau - still active in Sunda Strait

    • Seas and Waters

    Indonesia has:

  • 3.2 million km² of sea territory
  • 9,634 km of coastline length
  • 500+ volcanoes

    • Climate Diversity

    Indonesia experiences tropical climate with variations:

  • Maritime Climate (in archipelagos)
  • Seasonal Climate (in Java and Nusa Tenggara)
  • Mountain Climate (in highlands)

    • Indonesian Time Zones

    Indonesia is divided into 3 time zones:

  • WIB (UTC+7): Sumatra, Java, West Kalimantan
  • WITA (UTC+8): Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, NTT
  • WIT (UTC+9): Maluku, Papua

    • Geographic Significance

    Indonesia's strategic position between two continents and two oceans makes it:

  • International trade route
  • Center of biodiversity
  • Natural tourism destination

    • Geographic Challenges

    With thousands of islands, Indonesia faces challenges:

  • Inter-island connectivity
  • Natural disaster mitigation
  • Marine resource management

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