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Republic of Indonesia

Indonesia

Indonesia is a country in Asia that is home to 272,249,000 people. It is also home to 704 living indigenous languages. One of these, Indonesian, is the official language of the country. Indonesia was also home to 14 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 6 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 4 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    272,249,000

    people

    704

    living languages

    96%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 17
    2. 181
    3. 506
    4. 14

Indonesia has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.