The Indonesian language, also known as Bahasa Indonesia, originated from Malay, an Austronesian language that served as the lingua franca of the region for centuries. It is a distant relative of the Polynesian languages. About 97% of Indonesians speak Indonesian, although many are bilingual or even multilingual. Most Indonesians grow up speaking one of roughly…
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Fun Fact: Largest Importer of Wheat
Indonesia is the largest importer of wheat in the world, followed closely behind by Egypt and Turkey.
Fun Fact: World Leaders in Rice Consumption
The top three countries in rice consumption are China, India, and Indonesia.
Fun Fact: World Leaders in Citronella Oil Production
The worldwide supply of citronella oil is about 4,000 tonnes a year, mostly produced by China and Indonesia.
Fun Fact: World Leader in Pineapple Production
There is no clear-cut leader on pineapple production as the Philippines, Costa Rica, and Indonesia all produce about 3 million tonnes each year.