Indonesia has the largest mangrove forest. Mangroves are very useful to preventing sea erosion or abrasion.
Indonesia has the most biodiversity of orchids. 6000 species of orchids, starting from the biggest (Tiger Orrchid or Grammatophyllum Speciosum)to the smallest(Taeniophyllum, which has no leaves), including the rare Black Orchid and only found Papua.
Indonesia has the most shark species, about 150 species of world sharks species, and one of the species, the Pristis microdon also known as "Gergaji Shark" is critically endangered.
Indonesia has the most varieties of Coral Reefs.Its estimated about 18% of world coral reefs varieties.
Indonesia is also a well known plywood exporter, which is about 80% of world market.
Indonesia ranked first in producing agricultural products, namely in clove & nutmeg, also ranked second in natural rubber and crude palm oil.
Indonesia is the biggest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplier (20% of world supply) also the second largest tin supplier.
Indonesian men badminton team won the most Thomas Cup, which is 13 times (first in 1958 & last in 2002).
