Indonesian Language
- Linguistic Classification Indonesian, locally known as Bahasa Indonesia, is a standardized form of Malay and belongs to the Austronesian language family.  
- Number of Speakers According to the 2020 census, over 97% of Indonesians are fluent in Indonesian, making it the largest language by number of speakers in Southeast Asia and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.  
- Official Status Indonesian is the official and national language of Indonesia, serving as the lingua franca across its diverse archipelago.  
- Multilingual Context Indonesia is home to over 700 living languages, making it one of the most linguistically diverse countries globally.