“Hello from Indonesia!” Friend, Nov. 2023, 18–19.
Hello from Indonesia!
Learn about Heavenly Father’s children all over the world.
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia. It has more than 17,000 islands! Almost 280 million people live there.
A Growing Church
President Russell M. Nelson visited members in the capital city, Jakarta, in 2019. And in the April 2023 general conference, he announced that a temple will be built there!
Places of Worship
Indonesia has the largest Islamic mosque in Southeast Asia. It also has the largest Buddhist temple in the world.
A Blue Volcano!
Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any other country. The Kawah Ijen volcano has blue flames that can be seen at night.
Do You Speak My Language?
Indonesian is the official language. But more than 700 languages are spoken in Indonesia! Their country motto means “Many, yet one” to show they are united.
Home of the Dragons
Komodo dragons are the largest lizards in the world. They can grow to be 10 feet (3 m) long!
Illustrations by Conner Gillette