Some stats just to keep the info here as well,
x-posted to
useless_facts :
INDONESIA's population is approx. 200 million today {compare USA: 295 mio.}, which means that it has **doubled** since 1960.
There are 300+ different ethnic groups who speak 250+ distinct languages.
Almost 90% of Indonesians are Muslims, the remaining 10% mostly Christians, Hindus, and Buddhists.
The largest nonindigenous part of the population is of Chinese origin and controls 3/4 of the nation's wealth, while making up only 2-3% of the population.
40% of the population is under 15 years old.
Source:
Insight Guides Indonesia