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Have you ever imagined that if a country's history, its wealth, its beauty, even its dangers, can all be read just by looking at its location on the map? Well, for Indonesia, the address on this planet determines everything.
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Here, the duality is extraordinary. On one side, we see a fertile and prosperous tropical heaven. But on the other side, this is a geological zone that is full of danger. This is a story about the benefits and risks that come in one package. Okay, good question. Let's discuss it together. We will discuss how the sea, the ocean around it, and even the tectonic plate below it can shape the fate of an Indonesia nation.
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To make it easier, we will use three glasses or a viewing angle. We will see Indonesia from outer space, then we zoom in to the world map, and finally we dive below the earth's surface. Each will open a different story. Okay, let's start from the farthest, from the outer space viewing angle. Let's see the absolute position of Indonesia on the world map.
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Don't get me wrong, these numbers are not just for map or for the navigator. This is like the geographical DNA of Indonesia. The basic code that determines the rules of everything, from the weather to the length of the day. Now, how do the abstract numbers become something that we can feel every day?
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Because the weather is perfect for the summer, Indonesia is not familiar with the cold season. The sun is always there, about 12 hours a day throughout the year. This abundant energy is like a giant machine that lives tropical rainforests, world's forests, and also makes its soil extremely fertile.
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Because Indonesia is so wide from west to east, it's only natural to have three different time zones. So, when people in Aceh just want to have breakfast, in Papua, the sun is already very high. This shows how vast our island country is. Okay, enough looking from outer space. Now, let's zoom in to the world map. Well, here the role of Indonesia's strategy becomes very clear.
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So, don't imagine that Indonesia is just an isolated island. On the contrary, Indonesia is like a giant bridge. A bridge that connects the Asian and Australian continents, as well as the Pacific and Indian oceans. This position, from the past to the present, places Indonesia right in the middle of the civilization and world trade.
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It's like the Indonesian sea is a super global toll road. From the era of Bahela with its spring line, until now, the era of the cargo ship Raksasa, this water has never been quiet. And the effect? Not only economy, but also culture. Meetings of various nations here are part of the diversity of Indonesia that we know today.
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Okay, from the world map, now we are diving much deeper, down to the bottom of the earth. Here we will find the powerful forces that really created Indonesia.
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Imagine, there are three giant mountain slopes that fight each other in super slow motion for millions of years. Well, Indonesia is exactly at their meeting point. This colossal mountain is what pushes the land up and thousands of islands and vast mountains are born.
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Then what is the result of that huge growth? Let's see this number. 127. Yes, 127 active volcano. This is not just statistics. This is a real reminder of how much energy is stored right under our feet.
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Well, here is the paradox, like a double-edged sword. The same geological strength that makes the soil super fertile and rich in minerals is the same strength that can trigger earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. So, the threat and threat comes from the same exact source.
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Need proof? Imagine, between 2009 and 2019, there are 18 earthquakes in Indonesia. Every day. This is not about risk. This is the reality of daily life in one of the most active geological zones on this planet.
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Okay, we've seen the risk, which is quite terrible. Now let's look at the other side. The gift or amazing gift that is obtained from this unique position. Look at this. Almost half of all nickels in the world come from Indonesia.
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Why is this so important? Think about the era of electric cars now. The battery needs nickel. Suddenly, Indonesia's geological position becomes super crucial for the future of world energy. Amazing, right?
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And the story doesn't stop at nickel. Indonesia is a class player in many other sources of power. Timah is important for all of our electronic gadgets. Rock is one of the biggest energy exporters. Gold, the reserves are also abundant. Not to mention its extremely rich fisheries. This is truly a treasure.
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Well, with all these rewards, but also with all the risks, a big question arises. How to manage it? This is the main challenge for the future. So the point is this, managing all these natural resources while still maintaining the environment and its community is no longer just a choice. It has become a must. The only way if you want prosperity in the long run.
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So the question is back here, how can a nation make use of the wealth that is poured by this fire without being burned by the same fire? Because in the end, this Indonesian story is the most real proof that where we are on this planet will always determine who we are and what we will be in the future.
