Sentinel: Stallions Newsletter Fall 2021

2. Country: Indonesia, Continent: Asia
Indonesia is a country blessed with countless wonders. What makes this country unique is its diverse
culture and magnificent nature, which should be celebrated and preserved by everyone. The country is
located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia in the Indian and Pacific oceans. It is an archipelago
that lies across the Equator and spans a distance equivalent to one-eighth of Earth’s circumference. The
country consists of five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. There are a total number of 17,500
islands, of which about 7000 are inhabited.
Captial: Jakarta
Area (Sq Mi): 740, 122
Population (2021 est.): 269, 804, 000
Official Language: Indonesian
Did you know?
The world’s biggest flower, Rafflessia Arnoldii, lives in Indonesia. It can grow to be 3 feet across and weigh
up to 15 pounds! It is a parasitic plant, with no visible leaves, roots, or stem. It attaches itself to a host
plant to obtain water and nutrients.
Source:
McDivitt, J. F., Wolters, Oliver W., Adam, Asvi Warman, Leinbach, Thomas R., Legge, John David and
Mohamad, Goenawan Susatyo (2021, November 24). Indonesia. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Indonesia
3. Country: Zimbabwe, Continent: Africa
Zimbabwe is a beautiful country in Southern Africa that is known for its dramatic landscapes, its diverse
wildlife, and its hardworking people. Home to the Great Zimbabwe Monument, the mighty Victoria Falls
and the majestic Eastern Highlands, the country also boasts of world class national parks in which a
variety of animals, including the Big Five, can be found. The largest of these are Hwange National Park in
the west, and the Gonarezhou Trans frontier Park in the South. Zimbabwe shares a 125-mile border on the
south with the Republic of South Africa and is bounded on the southwest and west by Botswana, on the
north by Zambia, and on the northeast and east by Mozambique.
Captial: Harare
Area (Sq Mi): 150, 872
Population (2021 est.): 13, 982, 000
Official Language: There are 16 official languages: Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya,
Ndau, Ndebele, Shangaan (Shangani), Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa
Did you know?
Victoria Falls is one of the Wonders of the World. Stretching 1.7 kilometers wide and shared by the
countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Source:
Sanger, C. William, Ingham, Kenneth and Bradley, Kenneth (2020, October 6). Zimbabwe.
Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/place/Zimbabwe
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