The Dutch established the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602, exploiting the region's spices and labor for over 300 years.
The "Big Five" are Sumatra , Java , Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi , and Papua . 🎨 Culture & Life Indonesia.zip
With 282 million people and over 700 languages spoken, the national motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — Unity in Diversity . The Dutch established the Dutch East India Company
Indonesia's story is one of empires, trade, and a fierce fight for independence: Indonesia.zip
The Majapahit Empire (13th–16th century) is often seen as the historical basis for modern Indonesia's borders.