It is found above the Timor Sea, which divides it from the Australian mainland.Within its rainforests and volcanic terrain, there is some astonishing wildlife, such as the Sumatran orangutan, the Sumatran rhino, and the Sumatran tiger – all of which have been listed as critically endangered species.Seram is both the largest and most prominent island of Indonesia’s Maluku province.
It contains all of Brunei, the Indonesian provinces of Central , East , West , North , and South Kalimantan , and the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the federal territory of Labuan . In the north is a low coastal plain. The 1,000 km long Kapuas river system is the longest river system on the island.
Java has several places of historical interest including four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the largest island in Indonesia outside of the country’s five major islands.Located in the very heart of Maritime Southeast Asia and dating back over 100 million years, Borneo’s rainforest is one of the oldest on the planet. The world’s most populous island, Java, is part of Indonesia and houses about 56.7% of the country’s population which is about 141 million. Some Indonesians, especially on Borneo and New Guinea, follow traditional native religions. When civil war broke out on Portuguese East Timor in 1975, Indonesians occupied the colony and declared it a province of Indonesia the following year.The island of Sumatra (Sumatera) covers more than 163,000 square miles (422,170 square kilometers). Some isolated plains are found in the south. Chickens are the most widely found livestock, but goats, cattle, and sheep are also raised.Indonesia's forests yield many resins, medicines, fibers, and fruits. The largest include Gadjah Mada University in the city of Yogyakarta, the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, and the Institute of Technology in Bandung.Indonesia shares the island of Borneo with the nations of Malaysia and Brunei. The 4,095 m tall Mount Kinabalu in the Malaysian state of Sabah is the highest point on the island of Borneo. The easternmost part of Indonesia, Irian Jaya, occupies the western part of New Guinea.After officially becoming president in 1968, Suharto strengthened the central government, and the economy flourished. They branch out from a mountainous area in the center of the island and are separated by three gulfs—Bone, Tomini, and Tolo. It is governed by Indonesia. As the 11th-largest island on Earth, it spreads across no less than four peninsulas that are themselves separated by three gulfs. Other rivers are generally short and broken by many rapids. From the 1600's to the 1800's, the Netherlands slowly spread its influence over the islands.The most agriculturally productive areas of Indonesia are generally found in regions with volcanic soil and in river valleys. The island is famous for its ancient tropical rainforest with its unique collection of flora and fauna. Despite being overshadowed by Bali and Lombok, Sulawesi offers similar temptations – from glorious beaches to vibrant local markets.The name Timor means ‘east’ in Malay; it is so-called because of its location as one of the easternmost islands of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda archipelago. The former Dutch colony of West New Guinea remained under Dutch rule until 1962. The Strait of Makassar separates Sulawesi from Borneo.