Wilayah Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia | Pancasila SMP

Summary

The video explores the concept of Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI) and its territorial boundaries. It explains the legal and historical factors that define Indonesia's borders, including its land, water, and airspace. The video outlines the requirements for a country to exist, including territory, population, and sovereignty, as well as recognition from other nations. It also delves into the historical context behind Indonesia's current borders, which were influenced by colonial powers. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding these boundaries for Indonesian citizens and encourages viewers to share the knowledge.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI) includes a vast area from Sabang to Merauke, covering many islands.
• 😀 Indonesia is not limited to just Java and Sumatra but consists of multiple islands.
• 😀 The northern part of Borneo is not part of Indonesia, as it belongs to Malaysia and Brunei.
• 😀 The boundaries of Indonesia, both historical and legal, were defined during the colonial era by European powers.
• 😀 The term 'Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia' (NKRI) encompasses the nation's land, inland waters, island waters, territorial seas, airspace, and natural resources.
• 😀 A country must meet the constitutional (territory, people, and sovereignty) and declarative (recognition from other nations) requirements to be recognized as a state.
• 😀 Indonesia's total land area is approximately 2,028,087 km², with around 16,766 islands, and its coastline spans approximately 81,000 km.
• 😀 The airspace of Indonesia extends up to 110 km above its land and territorial waters, while the country's space domain extends to 33,761 km above its land and waters.
• 😀 Indonesia's territorial boundaries are: the north borders Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and the South China Sea; the south borders Timor Leste, the Indian Ocean, and Australia; the east borders Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Ocean; and the west borders the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea.
• 😀 The delineation of Indonesia’s boundaries was influenced by its colonial history, with different parts of the region once under Dutch, British, American, and Portuguese control.
• 😀 Understanding Indonesia's territorial boundaries is crucial for citizens to recognize which areas are part of the country and to explain this knowledge to others, including international visitors.

Q & A

What is the definition of Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia (NKRI)?

According to Article 1, Paragraph 1 of Law No. 43/2008 on the Territory of the State, NKRI is a country that includes land, internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial seas, and the air space above them, along with all the resources contained within.

What are the three constitutive requirements for the establishment of a country?

The three constitutive requirements for a country to exist are: 1) Territory, with defined borders; 2) People, the inhabitants who form a community with common goals; 3) A sovereign government, which includes the state institutions and characteristics that distinguish it from other countries.

What are the two types of recognition a country can receive from other nations?

A country can receive recognition de facto, based on the factual existence of the country (territory, people, and a sovereign government), or de jure, which is based on legal recognition through agreements or treaties.

How many islands does Indonesia have, and what is its land area?

As of 2021, Indonesia has 16,766 islands, with a land area of approximately 2,028,087 square kilometers and a coastline stretching about 81,000 kilometers.

What are the key components of Indonesia's maritime territory?

Indonesia's maritime territory includes internal waters, archipelagic waters, territorial seas, an exclusive economic zone, and the continental shelf.

What is the extent of Indonesia's air space?

Indonesia's air space extends from the surface of the land and waters to a height of 110 km, and its outer space reaches up to 33,761 km above its land and waters.

Which countries border Indonesia to the north, south, east, and west?

To the north, Indonesia borders Malaysia (eastern part), Singapore, the Philippines, and the South China Sea. To the south, it borders Timor Leste, the Indian Ocean, and Australia. To the east, it borders Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Ocean. To the west, it borders the Indian Ocean and the Andaman Sea.

Why is Malaysia and Singapore not part of Indonesia?

Malaysia and Singapore are not part of Indonesia because they were former British colonies, while Indonesia was colonized by the Netherlands. This historical distinction determined the borders between the countries.

What was the colonial power that controlled the Philippines and Timor Leste?

The Philippines was controlled by the United States, and Timor Leste was a former Portuguese colony. These historical factors influenced the boundaries of Indonesia.

Why is it important for citizens of Indonesia to understand the country's territorial boundaries?

Understanding Indonesia's territorial boundaries is important for citizens to recognize the extent of their nation, identify which areas are part of the country, and be able to explain these boundaries to others, including foreigners and tourists.