Indonesia's story is one of empires, trade, and a fierce fight for independence:
The Majapahit Empire (13th–16th century) is often seen as the historical basis for modern Indonesia's borders.
Indonesia's independence story is more brutal than you think
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, consisting of over 17,500 islands .
With 282 million people and over 700 languages spoken, the national motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika — Unity in Diversity .
The Dutch established the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in 1602, exploiting the region's spices and labor for over 300 years.