Amazon Quiz: Where is this mosque located?

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Malaysia

Egypt

Iraq

Indonesia

Answer: Indonesia

Indonesia officially called the Republic of Indonesia is a country in South East Asia and is located between the Indian and the Pacific oceans.

The name Indonesia is derived from the Greek words Indos and nesos, together meaning the Indian islands. The name dates back to the 19th century, predating the formation of independent Indonesia. 

Consisting of over 17,000 islands, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state. It is also the world’s 14th largest country by area. It is the world’s fourth most populous country with the majority population comprising Muslims. 

It is a presidential republic and has an elected legislature. Its capital, Jakarta, is the second-most populous urban area in Indonesia, just after Java, which is also the world’s most populous island. 

Even though the country is concentrated with a large population and dense regions, Indonesia consists of vast areas of wilderness that is home to one of the world’s highest levels of biodiversity.

Since the country lies along the equator, its climate remains relatively even throughout the year. It does not experience the extremity of summer or winter but has a wet season and a dry season. 

The cultural history of Indonesia has been shaped by influences from the cultures of the Indian subcontinent, mainland China, the Middle East, and Europe.  Modern-day Indonesia thus, has a multicultural, multilingual, and multi-ethnic society, with a cultural mixture that differs significantly from the original indigenous cultures.  

Indonesia is also home to the one of world’s most diverse cuisine, considered colorful and full of vibrant flavor. 

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