50 Facts About Indonesia You Never Know Before (Part 2)

This post is sequel from previus post, 50 Facts About Indonesia You Never Know. Please read the first part before you read this article.

50 Facts About Indonesia You Never Know (Part 2)

1. PAL Company has successfully made one of the best ships in the world of "Star 50" weighs 50,000 tons. One of the countries that ordered the ship is Singapore.
2. In Singapore, the Gamelan (Indonesia's Musical Instrument) became a compulsory subject in primary schools in almost half of its territory.


 
3. Factory / manufacturing Mattel (Barbie USA), there are only 2 in the world. The first factory is located in China and the other in Jababeka, Cikarang, West Java.
4. A very prestigious international brands, Gucci, using native Indonesian woven cloth as raw material.
5. The most popular car in the United Arab Emirates is the Toyota Kijang Innova is fully manufactured in Indonesia.
6. North Korea's national flower which very popular, Kimilsungia, come from Indonesia and was named by the first Indonesian President Ir. Sukarno.

7. You know, the Air Bridge - proboscis stairs toward the plane door which become trends in airports in the world were first created by Bukaka Company, Indonesia.
8. Human rights defenders and the legendary father of the liberation of the State of South Africa, Nelson Mandela, after successfully removing apartheid in his country, recognizing that the struggle was inspired by the struggle of Sheikh Yusuf of Makassar, Indonesia.
9. In 2002, the Special Edition of TIME magazine on Asian Heroes, the popular indonesian singer, Iwan Fals, become FullPage cover. As well as Aa Gym in 2006 (The Holy Quran).
10. Prestigious cars, Mercedes Benz, using exhaust made in Indonesia, the process is entirely done in Purbalingga, Central Java.
    
11. 3rd Indonesian President, BJ Habibie is the holder of 46 patents in the field of aeronautics world.
12. David Foster admitted, his song 'To Love You More' sung by Celine Dion is inspired by the Kroncong music coming from Indonesia.
13. Menara Kuala Lumpur turned out to be designed by the son of Indonesia, Ir.Achmad Murdijat.
14. Indofood is the largest instant noodle manufacturers in the world.
15. Bagteria bags made in Indonesia has been sold in various storefronts in upscale malls in 32 countries around the world. World public figures who wear these products include Paris Hilton, Zara Phillips, Emma Thomson, and Audrey Tatou.
16. Three types of the best Starbucks coffee in Seattle, USA, are: Sumatra, Java Mocha and Toraja Coffee. These three types of coffee are displayed in the front.
17. Coins Ringgit Malaysia and Malaysian passport is produced by PT PERURI.
18. NATO soldier uniforms produced by PT Sritex, Solo, Central Java.
19. Kacang Dua Kelinci (Dua Kelinci Industry), is a sponsor of Real Madrid football club.
 
20. Motor GP, Manufacturers Honda using slogan "One Heart" (Honda Indonesia) which installed in its motor racing. Yamaha also annotate slogan "Semakin di depan" on his racing suit. Although the motorcycle are coming from Japan, but all production is done in Indonesia.
21. Bung Karno Stadium is the second largest stadium in Asia.
22. Kriss SVD weapon was inspired by traditional Indonesian arms, Keris. 
23. Adidas shoes are in collaboration with one of the shoes company in Indonesia, and is the only shoes company that is trusted by Adidas for producing Football Shoes worldwide.
24. Luwak Coffee beans are the most expensive coffee beans in the world, and the producer is Indonesia.

25. Official Manchester United Jersey and jacket  are made in Indonesia.

Well, so that's it 50 Fact About Indonesia You Never Know. Not much, but as Indonesian people, i proud of my country.