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    Stone statues at an Indonesian temple
    Information TypeIndonesia Data
    Population273,523,615 (June 2020 est.)
    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)US$1.55 trillion (2020 est.)
    GDP Per CapitaUS$4,600 (2020 est.)
    Inflation Rate2.87% (2020est.)
    CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
    Exchange Rate Versus U.S. Dollar14,060 Indonesian rupiah (IDR) per 1 US dollar (June 2020)
    LanguageBahasa Indonesia (official, modified form of Malay), English, Dutch, local dialects (of which the most widely spoken is Javanese)
    CapitalJakarta
    Population of Capital City10,770,487 (2020)
    Time ZoneUTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)note: Indonesia is divided into three time zones
    Seasonstropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
    International Dialing Code62
    Electricity127/230 V*, 50 Hz
    System of GovernmentPresidential Republic
    Name and Party Affiliation of Current LeaderPresident Joko Widodo (Since October 2014)
    Income Tax Rate for Residents5%-30%
    Property Tax0.5% of the value of the property, higher rates apply to certain high value housing and large estates.
    Capital Gains Tax5%
    Inheritance TaxNo
    Rental Income TaxNo
    Transfer TaxApplies to financial transaction depending on the amount of the transaction
    Sales Tax10%
    Restrictions on Foreign Ownership of PropertyIt is against the law for foreigners to own freehold land. However, foreigners can also purchase condominiums, as long as they don’t own the land on which the condo stands.
    Local Chamber of Commerce
    American Chamber of Commerce
    Primary ExportsFirstly, oil and gas, electrical appliances, plywood, textiles, rubber
    Residency and Visa RequirementsAn Indonesia visa is necessary for all U.S. citizens who plan to visit the country. Most importantly, Indonesia has several different visas categorized as Visit Visas. So, you can either apply for a visa to Indonesia yourself or you can contract a private travel document expediter.
    Special Benefits for Foreign Residents or RetireesNo
    National AirlineGaruda

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