Indonesia is a republic with a presidential system. The president is both the head of state and the head of government. The president is elected by direct vote for a five-year term. The president may serve a maximum of two terms. The unicameral House of Representatives has 550 members, elected for five-year terms. Political parties are important in Indonesia, and the president must be a member of one. The judiciary is independent.
The first president of Indonesia was Sukarno. He …
How Long is Indonesia?
The Republic of Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia, on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Celebes. The country is composed of more than 17,000 islands, making it the world’s largest archipelago. Indonesia shares maritime borders with Malaysia, the Philippines, and East Timor. The country’s total land area is 1,905,569 square kilometers (735,358 square miles).
The Republic of Indonesia is the world’s fourth most populous country, with a population of over 260 million. The …