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  • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia, causing casualties.
  • Indonesia is located between Indian and Pacific Oceans, part of the Ring of Fire, and has 100+ active volcanoes.
  • It is a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) along with India.

In Summary

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. 
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Tectonic Plates

Massive, irregularly shaped slabs of solid rock, composed of both continental and oceanic lithosphere, that form the Earth's outer shell. Their movement and interaction are responsible for earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

An international organization historically comprising states that sought to remain independent from the major power blocs during the Cold War. Indonesia is a founding member, along with India, signifying its historical stance on international neutrality.

Ring of Fire

A string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity, or earthquakes, around the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Roughly 90% of all earthquakes occur here, and it is dotted with 75% of all active volcanoes, surrounding several major tectonic plates.

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