Indonesian Wikipedia facts for kids
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| Available in | Indonesian |
| Owner | Wikimedia Foundation |
| Created by | Indonesian wiki community |
| Commercial | No |
The Indonesian Wikipedia is the version of Wikipedia written in the Indonesian language. Think of it as a huge online encyclopedia. It's a place where you can find information about almost anything!
This special edition of Wikipedia started in May 2003. Since then, it has grown a lot. It now has over 169,000 articles. This makes it one of the largest Wikipedias in the world. In fact, it is the 23rd largest edition among all the different languages.
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What is Wikipedia?
Wikipedia is a free online encyclopedia. Anyone can read it without paying. It is also a wiki, which means people all over the world can help write and edit its articles. This makes it a huge team effort!
The main goal of Wikipedia is to share knowledge. It wants to make information available to everyone. It covers many topics, from history and science to pop culture and sports.
How the Indonesian Wikipedia Started
The idea for the Indonesian Wikipedia began in 2003. People wanted to create a free encyclopedia in their own language. This would help many more people in Indonesia access information.
It officially launched in May 2003. At first, it had only a few articles. But over time, more and more people joined to help. They wrote new articles and improved old ones.
Who Writes the Articles?
The articles on the Indonesian Wikipedia are written by volunteers. These are people from the "Indonesian wiki community." They love to share what they know. They work together to make sure the information is correct and easy to understand.
These volunteers come from all walks of life. They are students, teachers, and experts. They all contribute their time and knowledge for free. This is how Wikipedia grows and stays updated.
Why is it Important?
The Indonesian Wikipedia is very important for several reasons. It provides a huge amount of information in Indonesian. This helps students with their homework. It also helps anyone who wants to learn something new.
It makes knowledge more accessible. Not everyone speaks English, so having a Wikipedia in Indonesian is a big help. It also helps preserve the Indonesian language. It shows that Indonesian can be used for serious academic topics.
Images for kids
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Indonesian Wikipedia main page with dark mode and Timeless
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Indonesian Wikipedia Complimentary DVD distributed by Chip magazine on their August 2008 edition
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A friendly robot, ready to learn!
