A new addition to Europa's popular 'Territories of the World' series, "The Territories of Indonesia "provides invaluable information on this diverse country. The book supplies an in-depth guide to both the regional dimensions of the area and its inter-provincial politics.* Informative introductory essays provide an impartial background on regional aspects of the Republic* A chronology covers the major events in the area's political and economic history including: colonial rule, independence, guided democracy, Suharto and recent terrorist activities* Information is provided about the national governments, structures and organizations Individual chapters on each of the provinces and special districts, providing: * A map of the area, with geographical and historical information* An economic survey presenting the latest available statistics on performance and conditions in each of the provinces and districts* A directory of the names and addresses of leading administrative and political officials This key publication offers a unique insight into the struggle between provinces and central government within Indonesia.

The Contributors, Glossary and Abbreviations, PART ONE: Introduction, PART TWO: Territorial Surveys, PART THREE: Select Bibliography, PART FOUR: Indexes