Indonesia

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 * Daisy Meisler**

__**Significant Cultural Features**:__

//Nasi Goreng// Nasi Goreng is considered the national dish of Indonesia by many. In Indonesian, it literally means 'fried rice.' It is a fried rice dish often cooked with shrimp, chicken, sausage, and egg. It can be eaten on any occasion, from something as simple as breakfast to a party or fancy restaurant.

//Satay// Satay is a significant Indonesian feature because it is considered one of the best, (and most popular) Indonesian foods. Satay is basically a kabob of any kind of meat- chicken, rabbit, goat, mutton, etc., cooked over coals. They are marinated in tumeric, (a kind of plant from the ginger family) barbecued, and then bathed in peanut sauce.

//Gamelan// Gamelan is also a significant Indonesian feature, because it's the most popular and famous form of Indonesian music. Gamelan is an ensemble of percussion instruments that consist of that include [|metallophones], [|drums], [|gongs] and [|spike fiddles] along with [|bamboo] [|flutes].

//Ramanya// Ramanya is a significant part of Indonesia because it is Indonesia's largest department store chain. It has over ninety branches across the country.


 * Significant Geographic Features:**

//Mount Bromo// Mount Bromo is a significant geographic feature because it is the largest, and most famous out of 186 other volcanoes in Indonesia. It is 2329 meters, and is currently active.

//Puncak Jaya// Puncak Jaya is a significant geographical feature of Indonesia because it is the highest geographical point of all the islands in the entire country. It stands at 16,024 feet tall, and is also considered the highest island peak in the world. There are several glaciers on the slopes of Puncak Jaya, but there is no ice at its peak.

//Bali, Indonesia// Bali, Indonesia, is easily the largest tourist island of Indonesia. It is popular for its phenomenally beautiful beaches, and its tropical climate and landscape. Its tourism has boomed over the past few decades, and has brought lots of economic success to Indonesia because tourism is a large income for the country.

//Java, Indonesia//

Java, Indonesia, is probably one of the most important Indonesian islands, because it is one of the main islands that exports coffee. Coffee and petroleum gas are Indonesia's two main exports. In just one java plantation, the planters can produce up to 15 tons of coffee. Java coffee from Indonesia is enjoyed in countries all over the world.