Geography of Indonesia

Indonesia is made up of over 17,000 islands and is located between Asia and Australia, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a tropical country with rainy and dry seasons. Indonesia’s strategic location makes it a vital trade route and transit port for international shipping.

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Indonesia's location on the equator has an impact on soil conditions and characteristics, making certain types of soil, such as alluvial soil, andosol soil, and podzolic soil, very fertile. The richness and fertility of the soil are what cause coffee plants to develop their unique taste, which is specific to different regions in Indonesia. The types of coffee grown in Indonesia are Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica.

Indonesia is home to nearly 130 active volcanoes and is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. It also has the third largest tropical rainforest in the world and a rich biodiversity, with a variety of rare and ancient plants and animals. Some of the rare and ancient flora and fauna found in Indonesia include the Matoa tree, Sandalwood, Carrion Flowers, Eaglewood, the Sumatran tiger, Komodo dragon, Bali starling, Borneo elephant, Maleo bird, Dwarf tarsier, Sulawesi black monkey, and Cenderawashi bird.

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