Write a short brochure introducing an ASEAN member state. Use the information about Indonesia below or a different ASEAN country of your choice.
The Republic of Indonesia
a. islands: about 17,508; land area: 1,904,569 \(km^2\); population: over 237 million: world’ fourth most populous country; capital: Jakarta, official language: Indonesian.
b. the largest economy in Southeast Asia; tourism: big role in economy; 2013:tourism sector contributed about US$9 billion; Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, China, Japan: top five sources of visitors.
c. sports: general male-oriented; most popular: badminton, football; traditional sports: Sepak Takraw, Pencak Silat.
d. diverse culture: over 300 ethnic groups; influenced by Chinese, European, Indian and Many cultures; Western cultures’ influences: seen in science, technology, modern entertainment.
e. tourist attractions: islands, beautiful views; popular destinations: beaches of Bali, Lombok, wonderful islands of Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan; museums, monuments, gardens in capital.
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a. Area and Population
Indonesia comprises about 17,708 islands. It covers a land area of 1,904,565 square kilometers. With a population of over 237 million people, Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country. The capital city is Jakarta, and the official language is Indonesian.
