The eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia is believed to be the reason why the sky is red in Edvard Munch's painting "The Scream", set in Norway.
Amazing fact: Indonesia and biodiversity
With its rich variety of flora and fauna, Indonesia is second in the world after Brazil with the highest level of biodiversity in the world.
Amazing fact: Three largest island of Indonesia
Out of the 10 largest islands in the world, three are a part of Indonesia: Borneo, Papua/New Guinea, and Sumatra.
Amazing fact: Indonesia population
Despite being one of the G20 group of world's leading economies, roughly half of Indonesia's population lives on less than US$2 a day.
Amazing fact: Indonesia and nutmeg
Indonesia is one of the world's largest producers of nutmeg, which is native to its Banda Islands.