Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Asmat of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Balinese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Balinese of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Javanese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Javanese of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Sundanese
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Sundanese of Indonesia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Indonesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Indonesia
A brief explanation of the different ethnic groups that make up the population of Indonesia.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Asmat
Learn about the culture of the Asmat people of New Guinea. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Dani
Learn about the culture of the Dani people. Explore topics such as their history, economy, past settlements, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Melanesians
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melanesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Indonesia
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Indonesia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Indonesian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Indonesian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Indonesia
Learn about religion in Indonesia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Indonesia: Battle for Independence
This article surveys the history of Indonesia, including its independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Features include maps, photos, and information on culture and demographics.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Indonesia: Introduction
Provides statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Indonesia located in Southeastern Asia.
Northern Illinois University
Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Climate Zone
Climate Zone: Indonesia
Tables for the different climate regions in Indonesia show the average temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this Southeast Asian country. There is also a map and other general information about Indonesia.
Other
Go Indonesia!
This interactive website has five different destinations each containing four areas of interest. Explore them and discover many interesting facts.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Barong
Read about Barong, an important mythical creature in Indonesian culture even in modern times. Take the quiz to learn more about the Barong. Flashcard format.
Other
Asia Society: Gamelan Dharma Swara: Balinese Dance and Music
Video performance of a gamelan orchestra and dancers showcases Balinese music and dance. [3:45] Accompanying program notes provide useful background information on the significance of gamelan to Balinese culture. A second video...
Curated OER
Unesco: Indonesia: Cultural Landscape of Bali Province
The cultural landscape of Bali consists of five rice terraces and their water temples that cover 19,500 ha. The temples are the focus of a cooperative water management system of canals and weirs, known as subak, that dates back to the...
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia: Asia
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Other
Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Bali
Find out what there is for kids to do when you travel to Bali! Areas covered include South Bali, East Bali and North Bali.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Learn Javanese
A language native to the Indonesian isand of Java is presented for beginners to discover. Study a collection of vocabulary and phrases of both the Krama and Njoko forms. Play games for additional practice.