 Krakatoa (Indonesian: Krakatau), is a volcanic island in Indonesia. The island exploded in 1883, killing approximately 40,000 people, explosion considered to be the loudest sound ever heard. Wikipedia |
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UN member state || Location: Southeast Asia bordered by Papua New Guinea, East Timor, Malaysia || Capital: Jakarta || Official Languages: Indonesian || Area: 1,919,440 sq.km || Population: 234.69 million (4th most populous in world) || GDP per capita $3,725 || Currency: Rupiah (IDR)
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 The orangutans are the only exclusively Asian living genus of great ape. They are among the most intelligent primates and use a variety of sophisticated tools, also making sleeping nests each night from branches and foliage. Wikipedia |
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 Cut Nyak Dhien or Tjoet Nja' Dhien (1850 - 1908) was the widow of Teuku Umar who lead guerrilla actions against the Dutch after his death. She fought against the Dutch for 25 years. She received the title of National Hero of Indonesia in 1964. Wikipedia |
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 Thomas Matulessy (1783 - 1817), aka Kapitan Pattimura or simply Pattimura, was a Christian Ambonese soldier who led a rebellion against Dutch forces on Saparua near Ambon in Maluku. Wikipedia |
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