Hank briefs us on the news of earthquakes in Indonesia and helps us understand why these had less impact than earthquakes which hit the area in 2004.

Activism is a tough job, especially for young people yearning for immediate change -- something climate activist Melati Wijsen has learned over ten years of pushing for environmental protection, starting at age 12 in her home on the...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, where we explore how rustic narrow-gauge trains, used in sugarcane plantations across Asia, transport millions of tons of sugarcane, shaping both local communities and historic railways. Fluctus is a...

Indonesians commonly eat rice at every meal with a variety of side dishes of meat, fish, and vegetables. Energy is expensive, and foods are often quick-fried or sautéed. Even with the fertility of Indonesian lands and a long growing...

Clothing choice in Indonesia is very much tied to the country’s warm, tropical climate. While the dress code is casual due to the warm weather, one should strive for a neat and polished appearance. Each of Indonesia’s ethnic groups has...

Indonesian humor, which often integrates wordplay such as puns and double meanings, is commonly used to poke fun at those who are wealthy and powerful. Learn more about the folktales of Kancil, a beloved part of Indonesian tradition....

Unlike her European counterparts, the Netherlands invested very little in education within its colonies. While the Dutch introduced a system of formal education for the local population of Indonesia, it was restricted to certain...

Indonesian women have equal rights with men by law, and increasingly, by custom. The right to vote was granted to women in Indonesia’s constitution. Property and inheritance rights are adjudicated equally in government courts, but...

Many people in Indonesia believe in the spiritual power behind objects and forces, and most societies have organized ceremonies and rituals to mollify these spirits. In Indonesia, traditional animist beliefs have been combined with the...

Togetherness defines the collectivist rhythm of Indonesians’ lives. In Indonesian society, the role of the individual is subordinate to that of the group. Although development has brought many imported, impersonal elements of urban life...

Indonesia is the world’s fourth-largest nation when it comes to population. Only China, India, and the US are larger. The country is a young nation currently experiencing a “demographic bonus,” meaning that 50 percent of its people are...

The currency in Indonesia is the rupiah. Learn more about the origins of the name rupiah, which is derived from the Sanskrit word for “silver” as well as other words used by Indonesians, such as the word Perak. Review key points about...

Indonesia, a member of the G20, has the sixteenth-largest economy in the world and the largest in Southeast Asia. The economy has been transformed since the country’s independence in 1945. Indonesia has a market capitalist economy with a...

Indonesia’s legal structure is based on the European civil-law system, an influence from Dutch colonialism. This is in contrast to common-law legal systems, such as in the US. The main difference is that in a common-law jurisprudence...

Although Indonesia is predominantly Muslim, it is not officially an Islamic state. In fact, Indonesia is a secular democratic republic governed by a constitution and a body of laws and regulations. Learn more about the country's official...

The official language of Indonesia, Indonesian, is spoken throughout the archipelago and is the language of instruction. The Indonesian word for language is Bahasa, and in-country, the language is commonly referred to as Bahasa...

Lying south of mainland Southeast Asia and north of the continent of Australia, Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. While it’s a vast country, only about 40 percent is land—the rest is sea. Strategically located between...

The G20 is a powerful, informal group of nineteen countries and the European Union. It also includes a representative from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The list evolved from an effort to include major developing...

Traders came to the island of Singapore beginning in the thirteen century CE, and over the years commerce between Chinese, Arab, Indian, Thai, Malay, and Javanese traders resulted in a colorful mix of cultures and languages. Eventually...

Japan's last shogun is ousted in a coup and a young emperor seizes power to become the supreme executive authority. Part 3 of our 2,600 year timeline of history's greatest revolutions.

These are the top 10 countries threatened by the 6 meter sea level rise we are almost guaranteed to see in the not-too-distant future, according to the projected pace of global warming and ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica.

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about the surprising way Indonesian farmers utilize decades-old trains to transport sugarcane from farm to factory. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks....

Welcome back to the FLUCTUS channel for a discussion about how Indonesian honey harvesters risk life and limb to reach hives hundreds of feet in the air. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are...

Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for the most amazing adventure undertaken by bee harvesters in Indonesia who risk their lives climbing steep and dangerous cliffs in the forest before achieving their goal. Fluctus is a website and...