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The name
Indonesia has its roots in two
Greek words: "Indos" meaning Indian and "Nesos" which
means islands. It is an appropriate description of the
archipelago as there are estimated to be a total of
17,508 islands, of which only about
6,000 are inhabited, stretching for 5,150 km between the
Australian and Asian continental mainlands and dividing
the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the
Equator.
Five main islands and 30 smaller
archipelagoes are home to the majority of the population. The
main islands are Sumatra (473,6O6 sq.km), Kalimantan (1539,400
sq.km), Sulawesi (189,216 sq. km), Irian Jaya (421,981
sq. km), and last but not leastJava (132,187 sq.km), home to 70
percent of the country's population. Indonesia shares Irian
Jaya with Papua New Guinea and two thirds of the island of
Kalimantan with Malaysia and
Borneo.
The islands and people of Indonesia constitute
the fourth most populated nation in the
world.
(courtesy
Indonesia-tourism.com
)
Indonesia, part of the “ring of fire,”
has the largest number of active volcanoes in the
world. Earthquakes are frequent. It sounds like an
"interesting" place to be, so we are proud to welcome to
our Links the hardy Scots who brave this fiery, far-flung part
of the world.
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~ The Java
St Andrew Society ~
The Scots have so many
things that make them different; their kilts, their dance
their poetry and their music - to mention a few - but what
makes them special is their friends. The
Java St. Andrew
Society showcases the very best that Scotland
and the rest of the world has to offer and in doing
so, brings people of all
nationalities together in a friendly and welcoming
atmosphere.
In this its 90th year the
Java St.Andrew
Society extends a warm invitation to any
travelers who find themselves in Jakarta. JSAS Events are
open to all nationalities and non-members and you will
always find a warm welcome waiting. Mile
Failte.
You can find membership details on the website or get in touch
with any of the committee who are listed on the
committee page.
Our website URL is
http://www.javastandrewsociety.com

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