
Indonesia (Capital: Jakarta)
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia, causing casualties.
Political Features
- Location: Between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, off mainland Southeast Asia.
- Major Islands: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua.
- Boundaries: Shares land borders with East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia.
- Global Role: Founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) along with India.
Geographical Features
- Tectonic Setting: Located at the convergence of tectonic plates, part of the Ring of Fire, making it highly disaster-prone (earthquakes and volcanic eruptions).
- Volcanism: Presence of 100+ active volcanoes (e.g., Mount Merapi, Mount Krakatoa).
- Climate: Tropical climate due to its location along the equator.