There are around 300 ethnic groups in Indonesia. This number is based on the country’s 2010 census, which recorded around 5,700 different languages spoken in Indonesia. Of these, around 700 are considered indigenous languages.
The largest ethnic group in Indonesia is the Javanese, who make up around 40% of the population. Other significant groups include the Sundanese (15%), the Madurese (7.5%) and the Minangkabau (7%). There are also significant ethnic Chinese and Indian populations in Indonesia.
Indonesia has a long …