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|ethnic_groups =      <!--List/breakdown of ethnic groups within the country/territory--> Over 1,300 ethnic groups
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|religion =          <!--Religion--> 68.7% Islam<br>13.74% Christianity<br>13.72% Hinduism<br>0.05% Folk<br>0.03% Confucianism
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|leader_name1 =       Joko Wilolo
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|leader_title2 =      <!--(could be "Vice President", otherwise "Prime Minster", etc, etc)--> Vice President
|leader_name2 = Megawati Rajagukguk
|leader_name2 = Megawati Rajagukguk
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|population_estimate = 275,773,800
|population_estimate = 315,742,576
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|currency =          <!--Name/s of currency/ies used in country/territory--> Rufiyyeh
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'''Parindingmatampu''' officially the '''Republic of Parindingmatampu''' is an island country in East Asia, known for its famous tropical islands and its kind population.
Parindingeses love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of [[Jambangan]].
==History==
The island of Bali was discovered in 1499 by the Dutch sailor Hermen Durhaart. In 1670, the city of Soerabaya was founded and the creation of a colony established. With the passing of time, the Dutch established a commercial colony rather than a territorial one. The island of Moluku was one of the most important ports of the colony.
==Geography==
===Climate===
Located in the equator, Parindingmatampu climate is classified as tropical rainforest climate, with no significant variation between temperatures and abundant rainfall all year long without a significant dry season. September is the warmest month with a mean of {{convert|33.9|C|F}} and the coolest is May with a mean of {{convert|31.2|C|F}}.
Rainfall is evenly distributed all year long, without a significant dry season. March-May and September-November are the two important rainy seasons, with the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon respectively. The driest month is August, and the wettest are March and April.
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| location=Jambangan
| sctemp=
| 34.3|34.6|35.2|35.9|36.1|36.6|36.8|36.5|38.9|37.8|35.7|35.2<!--highs-->
| 27|27.5|27.9|27.9|26.3|26.3|26|27.5|28.9|28.7|28.2|27.8<!--lows-->
| 333.2|376.5|455.3|538.8|671.4|299.2|285.7|281.3|483.5|517.8|649.9|318.3<!--rain-->
}}
{{Weather box/concise_C
| location=Kampong Tahok
| sctemp=
| 35.8|35.9|36.2|36.9|36.6|36.3|36.2|36.0|37.5|37.3|37.0|36.5<!--highs-->
| 23|23|23.3|24.1|24.8|25.4|25|25|23|22.3|22|22<!--lows-->
| 271.2|290.4|598.5|611.9|669.7|210.8 |96.2 |93.4 |156.9 |287.9|440.6|292<!--rain-->
}}
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| location=Kampong Sungi Penang
| sctemp=
| 32.0|32.6|33.3|33.7|32.9|32|31.8|31.5|31.0|34.5|32.2|31.7<!--highs-->
| 28.9 |29.4|29.6 |29.8|29.9|29.3|28.9|28.1|29.7|29.7|28.4|26.5 <!--lows-->
| 109.2|145.9|259.8|852.8|123.7|174.5 |131.2 |98.4 |165.9 |223.9|280.6|131.4<!--rain-->
}}
{{Weather box/concise_C
| location=Babakansari
| sctemp=
| 35.9|35.9|35.7|36.6|36.2|34.7|33.8|33.5|38.0|38.8|36.2|35.7<!--highs-->
| 23|23|23|22|22.2|22.7|22.5|22.1|22.9|23.0|23.0|23.0 <!--lows-->
| 71.2|395.9|882.8|921.8|564.7|211.5 |191.2 |69.5 |465.9 |423.9|283.6|181.4<!--rain-->
}}
{{Weather box
|location = Parindingmatampu (1954-2020)
|metric first = y
|single line = y
|Jan high C = 34.5
|Feb high C = 34.7
|Mar high C = 35.1
|Apr high C = 35.7
|May high C = 35.4
|Jun high C = 34.9
|Jul high C = 34.6
|Aug high C = 34.3
|Sep high C = 36.3
|Oct high C = 37.1
|Nov high C = 35.2
|Dec high C = 34.7
|year high C =
|Jan low C = 25.4
|Feb low C = 25.7
|Mar low C = 25.9
|Apr low C = 25.9
|May low C = 25.8
|Jun low C = 25.9
|Jul low C = 25.6
|Aug low C = 25.6
|Sep low C = 26.1
|Oct low C = 25.9
|Nov low C = 25.4
|Dec low C = 24.8
|year low C =
|Jan mean C = 29.9
|Feb mean C = 30.2
|Mar mean C = 30.5
|Apr mean C = 30.8
|May mean C = 30.6
|Jun mean C = 30.4
|Jul mean C = 30.1
|Aug mean C = 29.9
|Sep mean C = 31.2
|Oct mean C = 31.5
|Nov mean C = 30.3
|Dec mean C = 29.7
|year mean C =
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 196.2
|Feb precipitation mm = 302.1
|Mar precipitation mm = 549.1
|Apr precipitation mm = 731.3
|May precipitation mm = 507.3
|Jun precipitation mm = 224.0
|Jul precipitation mm = 176.0
|Aug precipitation mm = 135.6
|Sep precipitation mm = 318.0
|Oct precipitation mm = 363.3
|Nov precipitation mm = 413.6
|Dec precipitation mm = 230.7
|year precipitation mm =
|source 1 = [[http://www.nameofwebsite.com NAME OF THE WEBSITE]]
|date = Insert data of this weather prevision
}}
===Biodiversity===
The richness of the flora and fauna of Parindingmatampu is exemplified by the high numbers of species found on Mount Kinabalu of Sabah. It has 5,000 to 6,000 species of vascular plants of which about 2,500 species are trees. This diversity is more than that of the whole of Europe. Kinabalu has been called one of the richest and most diverse floras in the world by many botanists. The Kinabalu flora is a combination of the floristic elements from the Himalayan and Chinese flora as well as that of the Australian and New Zealand flora. It has many species of rhododendrons as well as various oak and laurel species, which one does not normally associate with the tropics. The richness of the plant and animal species is also a reflection of the diversity of vegetation zones asone goes from 152 metres above sea level to 4,095 metres at the peak of Mount Kinabalu. Kinabalu National Park, which includes Mount Kinabalu, was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001 because of its richness in species of plants and animals.
===Ecosystems===
TERRESTRIAL/DRYLAND FOREST
* Lowland Dipterocarp Forest
* Hill Dipterocarp Forest
* Mixed Dipterocarp Forest
* Upper Dipterocarp Forest
* Montane Oak Forest
* Montane Ericaceous Forest, - including
Sub-alpine Forest
* Heath Forest
* Forest on Limestone
* Forest on Ultra basic Soil
* Forest on Quartz Ridges
* White Meranti-Gerutu Seasonal Forest
* Schima-Bamboo Forest
WETLAND FOREST
Freshwater/Riverine Forest
* Riparian Forest
* Freshwater Swamp
* Gelam Swamp Forest
* Peat Swamp Forest
Estuarine/Coastal Forest
* Mangrove Swamp Forest
* Nipah Swamp
==Demographics==
===Language===
The official language is Indonesian, an Austronesian language spoken by at least 195 million of people as their first language. Malaysian, an Indonesian-related dialect is the second most spoken language nationwide and with considerably minority of speakers in the territories Boronai, Singapur and Melaya. The most spoken foreign language is English followed by Mandarin and Tamil.
===Religion===
The most followed religions in the country are Islam (in the main branches Sunni, Shia and Traditionalist), Protestantism and Hinduism in Bali and Jawa. Chinese minority follow Buddhism, Confucianism and Chinese Folk religion based in the cult of ancestors.
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|caption =
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|value1 = 68.7
|color1 = DarkGreen
|label2 = [[Protestantism in Indonesia|Protestantism]]
|value2 = 13.74
|color2 = DarkBlue
|label3 = [[Hinduism in Indonesia|Hinduism]]
|value3 = 13.72
|color3 = DarkOrange
|label4 = [[Buddhism in Indonesia|Buddhism]]
|value4 = 3.76
|color4 = Gold
|label5 = Folk/Other
|value5 = 0.05
|color5 = Gray
|label6 = [[Confucianism]]
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|color6 = Red}}

Latest revision as of 17:57, 18 September 2024

Republic of Parindingmatampu
Republik Parindingmatampu (Indonesian)
رڤبليک ڤاريندينماتامڤو (Jawi)
Flag of Parindingmatampu
Flag
of Parindingmatampu
Coat of arms
Anthem: Sabilulungan
MediaPlayer.png
Parinding.png
Capital
and largest city
Jambangan
Official languagesIndonesian
Malaysian
Recognised regional languagesOver 700 languages
Ethnic groups
(2021)
Over 1,300 ethnic groups
Religion
(2021)
68.7% Islam
13.74% Christianity
13.72% Hinduism
0.05% Folk
0.03% Confucianism
Government
• President
Joko Wilolo
• Vice President
Megawati Rajagukguk
Area
• Total
2,241,870.1 km2 (865,590.9 sq mi)
Population
• 2022 estimate
315,742,576
CurrencyRufiyyeh

Parindingmatampu officially the Republic of Parindingmatampu is an island country in East Asia, known for its famous tropical islands and its kind population. Parindingeses love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion. It meets to discuss matters of state in the capital city of Jambangan.

History

The island of Bali was discovered in 1499 by the Dutch sailor Hermen Durhaart. In 1670, the city of Soerabaya was founded and the creation of a colony established. With the passing of time, the Dutch established a commercial colony rather than a territorial one. The island of Moluku was one of the most important ports of the colony.

Geography

Climate

Located in the equator, Parindingmatampu climate is classified as tropical rainforest climate, with no significant variation between temperatures and abundant rainfall all year long without a significant dry season. September is the warmest month with a mean of 33.9 °C (93.0 °F) and the coolest is May with a mean of 31.2 °C (88.2 °F).

Rainfall is evenly distributed all year long, without a significant dry season. March-May and September-November are the two important rainy seasons, with the summer monsoon and the winter monsoon respectively. The driest month is August, and the wettest are March and April.

Climate data for Jambangan
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 34.3
(93.7)
34.6
(94.3)
35.2
(95.4)
35.9
(96.6)
36.1
(97.0)
36.6
(97.9)
36.8
(98.2)
36.5
(97.7)
38.9
(102.0)
37.8
(100.0)
35.7
(96.3)
35.2
(95.4)
36.1
(97.0)
Average low °C (°F) 27
(81)
27.5
(81.5)
27.9
(82.2)
27.9
(82.2)
26.3
(79.3)
26.3
(79.3)
26
(79)
27.5
(81.5)
28.9
(84.0)
28.7
(83.7)
28.2
(82.8)
27.8
(82.0)
27.5
(81.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 333.2
(13.12)
376.5
(14.82)
455.3
(17.93)
538.8
(21.21)
671.4
(26.43)
299.2
(11.78)
285.7
(11.25)
281.3
(11.07)
483.5
(19.04)
517.8
(20.39)
649.9
(25.59)
318.3
(12.53)
5,210.9
(205.16)
Climate data for Kampong Tahok
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 35.8
(96.4)
35.9
(96.6)
36.2
(97.2)
36.9
(98.4)
36.6
(97.9)
36.3
(97.3)
36.2
(97.2)
36.0
(96.8)
37.5
(99.5)
37.3
(99.1)
37.0
(98.6)
36.5
(97.7)
36.5
(97.7)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23.3
(73.9)
24.1
(75.4)
24.8
(76.6)
25.4
(77.7)
25
(77)
25
(77)
23
(73)
22.3
(72.1)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23.6
(74.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 271.2
(10.68)
290.4
(11.43)
598.5
(23.56)
611.9
(24.09)
669.7
(26.37)
210.8
(8.30)
96.2
(3.79)
93.4
(3.68)
156.9
(6.18)
287.9
(11.33)
440.6
(17.35)
292
(11.5)
4,019.5
(158.26)
Climate data for Kampong Sungi Penang
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 32.0
(89.6)
32.6
(90.7)
33.3
(91.9)
33.7
(92.7)
32.9
(91.2)
32
(90)
31.8
(89.2)
31.5
(88.7)
31.0
(87.8)
34.5
(94.1)
32.2
(90.0)
31.7
(89.1)
32.4
(90.4)
Average low °C (°F) 28.9
(84.0)
29.4
(84.9)
29.6
(85.3)
29.8
(85.6)
29.9
(85.8)
29.3
(84.7)
28.9
(84.0)
28.1
(82.6)
29.7
(85.5)
29.7
(85.5)
28.4
(83.1)
26.5
(79.7)
29.0
(84.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 109.2
(4.30)
145.9
(5.74)
259.8
(10.23)
852.8
(33.57)
123.7
(4.87)
174.5
(6.87)
131.2
(5.17)
98.4
(3.87)
165.9
(6.53)
223.9
(8.81)
280.6
(11.05)
131.4
(5.17)
2,697.3
(106.18)
Climate data for Babakansari
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 35.9
(96.6)
35.9
(96.6)
35.7
(96.3)
36.6
(97.9)
36.2
(97.2)
34.7
(94.5)
33.8
(92.8)
33.5
(92.3)
38.0
(100.4)
38.8
(101.8)
36.2
(97.2)
35.7
(96.3)
35.9
(96.7)
Average low °C (°F) 23
(73)
23
(73)
23
(73)
22
(72)
22.2
(72.0)
22.7
(72.9)
22.5
(72.5)
22.1
(71.8)
22.9
(73.2)
23.0
(73.4)
23.0
(73.4)
23.0
(73.4)
22.7
(72.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 71.2
(2.80)
395.9
(15.59)
882.8
(34.76)
921.8
(36.29)
564.7
(22.23)
211.5
(8.33)
191.2
(7.53)
69.5
(2.74)
465.9
(18.34)
423.9
(16.69)
283.6
(11.17)
181.4
(7.14)
4,663.4
(183.61)
Climate data for Parindingmatampu (1954-2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 34.5
(94.1)
34.7
(94.5)
35.1
(95.2)
35.7
(96.3)
35.4
(95.7)
34.9
(94.8)
34.6
(94.3)
34.3
(93.7)
36.3
(97.3)
37.1
(98.8)
35.2
(95.4)
34.7
(94.5)
35.2
(95.4)
Daily mean °C (°F) 29.9
(85.8)
30.2
(86.4)
30.5
(86.9)
30.8
(87.4)
30.6
(87.1)
30.4
(86.7)
30.1
(86.2)
29.9
(85.8)
31.2
(88.2)
31.5
(88.7)
30.3
(86.5)
29.7
(85.5)
30.4
(86.8)
Average low °C (°F) 25.4
(77.7)
25.7
(78.3)
25.9
(78.6)
25.9
(78.6)
25.8
(78.4)
25.9
(78.6)
25.6
(78.1)
25.6
(78.1)
26.1
(79.0)
25.9
(78.6)
25.4
(77.7)
24.8
(76.6)
25.7
(78.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 196.2
(7.72)
302.1
(11.89)
549.1
(21.62)
731.3
(28.79)
507.3
(19.97)
224.0
(8.82)
176.0
(6.93)
135.6
(5.34)
318.0
(12.52)
363.3
(14.30)
413.6
(16.28)
230.7
(9.08)
4,147.2
(163.26)
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Biodiversity

The richness of the flora and fauna of Parindingmatampu is exemplified by the high numbers of species found on Mount Kinabalu of Sabah. It has 5,000 to 6,000 species of vascular plants of which about 2,500 species are trees. This diversity is more than that of the whole of Europe. Kinabalu has been called one of the richest and most diverse floras in the world by many botanists. The Kinabalu flora is a combination of the floristic elements from the Himalayan and Chinese flora as well as that of the Australian and New Zealand flora. It has many species of rhododendrons as well as various oak and laurel species, which one does not normally associate with the tropics. The richness of the plant and animal species is also a reflection of the diversity of vegetation zones asone goes from 152 metres above sea level to 4,095 metres at the peak of Mount Kinabalu. Kinabalu National Park, which includes Mount Kinabalu, was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001 because of its richness in species of plants and animals.

Ecosystems

TERRESTRIAL/DRYLAND FOREST

  • Lowland Dipterocarp Forest
  • Hill Dipterocarp Forest
  • Mixed Dipterocarp Forest
  • Upper Dipterocarp Forest
  • Montane Oak Forest
  • Montane Ericaceous Forest, - including

Sub-alpine Forest

  • Heath Forest
  • Forest on Limestone
  • Forest on Ultra basic Soil
  • Forest on Quartz Ridges
  • White Meranti-Gerutu Seasonal Forest
  • Schima-Bamboo Forest

WETLAND FOREST

Freshwater/Riverine Forest

  • Riparian Forest
  • Freshwater Swamp
  • Gelam Swamp Forest
  • Peat Swamp Forest

Estuarine/Coastal Forest

  • Mangrove Swamp Forest
  • Nipah Swamp

Demographics

Language

The official language is Indonesian, an Austronesian language spoken by at least 195 million of people as their first language. Malaysian, an Indonesian-related dialect is the second most spoken language nationwide and with considerably minority of speakers in the territories Boronai, Singapur and Melaya. The most spoken foreign language is English followed by Mandarin and Tamil.

Religion

The most followed religions in the country are Islam (in the main branches Sunni, Shia and Traditionalist), Protestantism and Hinduism in Bali and Jawa. Chinese minority follow Buddhism, Confucianism and Chinese Folk religion based in the cult of ancestors.

  Islam (68.7%)
  Protestantism (13.74%)
  Hinduism (13.72%)
  Buddhism (3.76%)
  Folk/Other (0.05%)
  Confucianism (0.03%)