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Indonesian Culture & Language
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Indonesia has an amazing culture that is as versatile and
vibrant as its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty; it is quite an
influential culture and has made a subtle place in the neighboring countries as
well influencing their culture from behind the scenes. The Indonesia culture is
a mixed blend of the Indian and Chinese cultures which has influenced the
country from ancient times. But with the entry of the feudal age came the Middle
Eastern that influenced not only the cultural manifestations but also the
lifestyle of the Indonesian people. Then the Europeans came to Indonesia who
brought with them the dawn of a new era ultimately shaping the Indonesian
culture as we see it today. The Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist legacy of Indonesia
is evident in its art and craft and is also embedded in its daily life.
The official language of Indonesia is Indonesian or Bahasa Indonesia. It is a
form of Riau dialect of Malay. The Indonesian language has Austronesia roots and
has been used in Indonesia as a medium of communication for centuries. Indonesia
has the fourth largest population in the world and is the only country which is
fast approaching to a eight where one language is spoken by the 100% population
of the country. Aside from the national language, most Indonesians are also
fluent in one regional language which is used by their community. Although
English is one of the official languages of Indonesia it is spoken only buy the
well off section of the society and is far from the reach of the underdeveloped
section of the society.