Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Indonesia accepting of differences?

When we asked people about diversity in Indonesia and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...

"Indonesia is a very diverse country, culturally and religiously. There are hundreds of different ethnic and religious groups coexisting peacefully. People in Indonesia are generally welcoming of diversity, with strong community bonds and mutual respect among its citizens. Despite the country's diversity, the national motto is one of unity: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, literally translated as 'Unity in Diversity'," commented one expat who made the move to Indonesia.

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"Religion is not diverse. It's mostly Muslim among the locals, and aetheism and Christianity among the expats. Their are of coarse plenty of folk beyond that mold though," remarked another expat in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Indonesia accepting of differences?

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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.