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The Dutch East Indies. The Dutch East Indies.
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∙ 15y agoThe former name of Indonesia is the Dutch East Indies, so called because it once belonged to the Dutch.
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∙ 13y agoEast Indies or Dutch East Indies. Also called the Spice Islands though this mainly referred to Ambon and the Mollucas islands in this area
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∙ 13y agoThe name before Indonesia gained its independence was Hindia-Belanda.
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∙ 8y agoDutch East Indies was what it was known as.
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∙ 12y agoDutch-East Indies..
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How long has Indonesia been around?
Indonesia proclaimed independence from the Dutch colonial government on August 17, 1945.
What nation fought against the Dutch to gain its independence.?
Indonesia
What is indonesia old name?
Before its independence and became republic state, Indonesia was called Nusantara by ancient merchants , which means group of islands. Indonesia formed by islands as like Sumatra island was known as Jambudvipa and Java Island was known as Javadwipa, but in the ancient era, region of nowadays Indonesia was ruled by empire (ie: Majapahit empire). Nusantara was known by nowadays Indonesia inhabitants.
What part of Indonesia did the Dutch took when colonizing Indonesia?
First the Dutch came as merchant in Maluku but conquer it after with devide et impera way between monarchs that day, and after set a stronghold in Java island name Jayakarta , nowadays Jakarta, the Dutch began to spread the power until nowadays Indonesia. All Indonesia region were Dutch occupied country before regain its independence in 1945 unite as one country, Indonesia
Who led Indonesia's fight for independence?
they are lot's of people led's indonesia one of them is suharso
What year did Indonesia claim independence?
1986
What was the name of the Declaration of Independence before it was called the Declaration of Independence?
freedom rights
What was the name of india before independence?
bharath
What was Angola's name before independence?
coco
On which date does Indonesia celebrate Independence Day?
They achieved independence on 17th of August 1945.
What is the old name of Indonesia?
Indonesia was ruled by many kingdoms prior to the arrival of Dutch Colonial. Two of the most powerful among these kingdoms are Sriwijaya and Majapahit. Indonesia was also referred to as "Nusantara" in many old books written before the arrival of Dutch. During Dutch colonialization (first Dutch trade expedition came to Indonesia in 1596 AD), the official name of the area was Nederlands Indie. Later the name "Indonesia" was used during the Youths Congress on October 28, 1928 and became official name for the country when it declared its independence on August 17, 1945.
When did Indonesia declare their independence?
August 17, 1945
