Indonesia holds the 4th position in the world in terms of its population. It has got a very diverse population. Indonesian People belong to various religious groups. Though Islam is the dominant religion (85%), many of them also follow Hinduism (2%) and also Christianity (10%). The people are hospitable.
Indonesian people come from various origins. The variety includes the following:
- Sudanese 16%
- Javanese 40%
- Chinese %
- Madurese and Madura 4%
- Indonesian 37%
Other than that people from European and Arabian origin are also there.
Indonesian People belong to various occupations like academics, diplomats, educators, physicians, engineers, business people, poets, writers, military personnel, photographers, politicians, actors, dancers, dramatists, singers, playwrights, astronauts, composers, sports people, scientists etc.
Indonesian People have the right to follow any of the political parties such as the following:
- Partai Amanat Nasional People
- Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan People
- Partai Demokrasi Indonesia People
- Partai Persatuan Pembangunan People
- Indonesian Communists
- Partai Golongan Karya
Indonesian People are proud of there heroes such as the following:
- Sultan Agung of Mataram
- Kiras Bangun
- Tuanku Imam Bonjol
- Ahmad Dahlan
- Diponegoro
- Rasuna Said
- Agussalin and many other.
Indonesian People has got rich art and culture that are intertwined with their age-old tradition and religion. Cultural values brought by Portuguese and Dutch colonizers are added to this. Their culture is not only based on folklore as some of them are derived from the court culture. The dance dramas are primarily based on Hindu mythology. The craft works are mainly made up of wood, clay, metal, stone etc. lot of designs are done on cloths with gold and silver threads. Intricate designs are visible on cotton and silk cloths.
Indonesian People's lives are mainly guided by the ethics of mutual assistance.
