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Recently, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) and Indonesian counterpart co-chaired the 8th Indonesia–India Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi.  

About Indonesia

• Location: It is an archipelagic nation located off the Southeast Asian mainland in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
• Bordering countries: It is bordered by Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, and Timor-Leste.
• Maritime Border: It is surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the south; by the Pacific Ocean (South China Sea) in the north.
• Capital City:  Jakarta.

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Geographical Features of Indonesia

• Terrain:  The major Indonesian islands are characterized by densely forested volcanic mountains in the interior that slope downward to coastal plains covered by thick alluvial swamps. 
• Climate: The climate of Indonesia is almost everywhere equatorial, ie hot, humid and rainy throughout the year
• Rivers: Main Rivers are Kapuas, Barito, Musi, and Digul.
• Highest Peak: Puncak Jaya 16,502 ft (5,030 m)
• Natural Resources: It is dominated by natural gas and crude petroleum. Other major mineral exports include coal, nickel, bauxite, gold, tin, and copper.

Source: DD News