Historical Background Indonesia is a country that has suffered through a prolonged history of subjugation. Over the centuries, power in the archipelago has switched hands between local kings, European colonists, and long-standing dictators, and it was only in 1998 that the country moved forth into life as a democracy. Having long been eyed by colonial… Continue reading Historical Background
Demographic Advantage Population – Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world, having a current population of 276 million people. Even though population growth has slowed marginally in recent years, the growth rate stands at 1.1%, and this continued growth will push the population to 291.69 million people by the year 2035. The abundance of people lends several advantages to the rising… Continue reading Demographic Advantage
COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS Singapore > Country Highlights COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT SINGAPORE Map of Singapore Geography An island city-state off the tip of the Malay Peninsula Total Land Area 733 sq km/ 283 sq mi Main Geographical FeaturesTerritory consists of one main island, and >60 satellite islands and islets Capital Singapore GDP in US$ (Billion) Global Ranking… Continue reading Country Highlights
COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS Philippines > Country Highlights COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT PHILIPPINES Map of Philippines Geography An island country consisting of >7,600 islands. Total Land Area300,000 sq km/120,000 sq mi Three Main Geographical DivisionsLuzon, Visayas, Mindanao Capital Manila GDP in US$ (Billion) Global Ranking (2021) 37 Economy Currency Philippine PesoPhp 52.38/US$ (April 30, 2022) Major Economic… Continue reading Country Highlights
COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS Indonesia > Country Highlights COUNTRY HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT INDONESIA Map of Indonesia Geography The world’s largest island country consisting of >17,000 islands. Total Land Area1,900,000 sq km/735,000 sq mi Capital Jakarta Largest IslandsJava (home to >50% of the population), Sumatra, Borneo (shared with Brunei and Malaysia), Sulawesi, and New Guinea (shared with Papua… Continue reading Country Highlights
