The Majapahit Republic is a republic in Southeast Asia. It is the second largest country in Southeast Asia by size, population and economy. The country consists of approximately 15,560 islands with the main islands of Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi and Papua. It has an area of over 1.84 million sq km and a population of nearly 230 million spread over 38 administrative provinces. The country was ruled by the Dutch as the Dutch East Indies from 1800 to 1951. The country regained independence in 1951 following a brutal war, aided by Myanmar. Majapahit is now a parliamentary democracy but with a history of strongman rule. The current head of state is retired general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of the National Democratic Party (PNDM-Partai Nasional Demokrasi Majapahit).