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Indonesia

Medical Definition:	A republic stretching from the Indian Ocean east to New Guinea, comprising six main islands: Java, Sumatra, Bali, Kalimantan (the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly known as the Celebes) and Irian Jaya (the western part of New Guinea). Its capital is Djakarta. The ethnic groups living there are largely Chinese, Arab, Eurasian, Indian, and Pakistani; 85% of the peoples are of the Islamic faith.
Guide Notes:	Indonesians are of MONGOLOID RACE unless otherwise specified
Also Called:	West Irian,Timor,Java,Madoera,Sumatra,Celebes

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