10 Interesting Fact About Literature and language

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Languages:

• Indonesian is the official language of the Indonesian state, and is one of the most widely used languages in Southeast Asia.
• There are more than 700 regional languages used in Indonesia, and Indonesian becomes a connecting language between tribes and cultures.
• Indonesian literature has a very long tradition, with works originating from the era of the kingdom to the modern era.
• Some Indonesian writers who are famous in the world include Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Andrea Hirata, and Eka Kurniawan.
• Indonesian has many absorption words from various languages, such as Dutch, English, Arabic and Sanskrit.
• In ancient times, Indonesian literature was often delivered verbally through fairy tales and folk songs.
• One form of famous Indonesian literature is pantun, which usually contains romantic or humorous poems.
• Indonesian uses the Latin script writing system, which was introduced by Dutch invaders in the 19th century.
• Indonesian Literature is rich in mythology and folklore, such as the legend of Roro Jonggrang, Si Pitung, and Malin Kundang.
• Indonesian has quite complex grammar rules, with many variations and exceptions.