INDONESIA

Conventional long form: Republic of Indonesia

Local long form: Republik Indonesia

Population: 245,613,043 (2011 estimate)

Median age: 28.2 years

Age structure: (2011 estimates)0–14 years: 27.3%15–64 years: 66.5%65 years and over: 6.1%

GDP per capita (PPP): $4,300 (2010 estimated in US dollars)

Suffrage: 17 years old; universal; as well as all married persons regardless of age

Legal drinking age: 18 to 21 years old, depending upon the region. However, Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, and Islam prohibits the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Be aware of your surroundings. Halal restaurants will not serve alcohol.

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