President Joko Widodo last week formally proposed to parliament moving the capital from Jakarta, a crowded, polluted city of 10 million people, to somewhere in Kalimantan. The Indonesian side of Borneo has five provinces, known for their rainforests, orangutans and coal reserves. "Yes,...
research and development expendituretotal factor productivity growthIndonesiaWe propose and test the hypothesis that social capital is an important determinant of total factor productivity (TFP) growth. Using a new historical dataset on 33 Indonesian provinces covering the period 2010閳 we show that ...
The tremors of the quake were also felt in nearby Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, and the nearby province of Banten, as well as the provinces of Central Java, Yogyakarta and East Java, it said. In West Java province, the intensity of the quake was felt at IV MMI (Modified Mercally ...
The elections were conducted in the country's 37 provinces, 93 cities, and 415 regencies, spanning over 17,000 islands and three different time zones. More than 204 million voters cast their ballots at polling stations to el...
Indonesia consists of numerous provinces and all of them are unique. Located in the east part of the nation, East Nusa Tenggara Province has become one of the best vacation destinations especially for those who look for mesmerizing natural attractions and unique local traditions. The name of the...
The capital is the city of Jakarta. Administratively Indonesia is divided into provinces. The capital, Jakarta, and the city of Jogjakarta form separate administrative units (see Table 1). Indonesia is a republic. The present constitution was adopted in 1945 (from Dec. 27, 1949, to July 5,...
Provinces Currently, Indonesia has 28 provinces, 2 special territories and 1 capital city territory. The provinces are subdivided in districts, which are in turn split up in sub-districts and municipalities. The provinces are: Bali, Bangka-Belitung, Banten, Bengkulu, Gorontalo, Jambi, Jawa Barat,...
It’s made up of 31 provinces, one autonomous province, one special region and one national capital district. Indonesia has made a relatively large dent in the global economy. It is the region’s biggest economy and part of the G20 group of the world's richest nations. Manufacturing is ...
The two provinces cover a remote region with a spectacular and varied landscape. Mangrove swamps seal much of the southern and western coastline, while the Maoke Mountains—including Jaya Peak, which at 16,024 feet (4,884 metres) is the highest point in Indonesia—form a natural barrier ...
called the Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat and the House of Regional Representatives. The executive branch is comprised of the chief of state and the head of government, both of which are filled by the president. Indonesia is divided into 30 provinces, two special regions, and one special capital city...