20 Amazing Photographs Of Indonesia

19. Ijen volcano crater lake, East Java

In 1949 (though the 1945 proclamation of Independence is officially recognized today) Indonesia became independent, as the rise of the USA saw the end of the age of imperialism.

20. Blue flame at Kawah Ijen

After many disastrous post war fluctuations between democracy, dictatorships and communism, Indonesia has found it hard to take itself out of poverty. Though today, in the twenty-first century, the economy is growing and signs are good, particularly thanks to the recent tourism boom, which looks like it will continue well into the future thanks to marvelous pictures like these!