Indonesian societyKey word is Diversity. 300 ethnic groups More than 700 languages and dialects Religion Biodiversity

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Religion

Islam connects closely life and society in Indonesia.You may be confused by the difference of life pattern.Use your right hand when receiving something from or giving something to someone because it is considered that the left hand is unclean.

Religion Muslim 88.1%Christian(Protestant) 6.1%Christian(Catholic) 3.2%Hindu 1.8%Buddhism 0.6%Other 0.2%

(2010, Ministry of Religious Affairs statistics)

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Advice for staying at Indonesia Tap water Never drink tap water! You should buy bottle of water.

Use wet tissue before eating. Toilet Very different from Japanese ones.

There’s no paper, so you should bring toilet paper. Long sleeves It is hot in Indonesia but it is cool inside of building, I recommend you to bring long sleeves clothes. Spicy food Indonesian food is spicy. Be careful!

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