Fun facts about Jakarta
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The name Jayakarta is traditionally traced to the conquest of Kalapa in 1527.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Etymology” section
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Jakarta was legally designated a Special Capital Region in 1964.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north.
From the “History” section
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Thirteen rivers flow through Jakarta from the south toward Jakarta Bay.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Geography” section
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Jakarta's architecture includes Betawi vernacular houses influenced by Malay, Arab, Chinese, and Dutch styles.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Cityscape” section
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Jakarta's cuisine features Betawi dishes and food traditions from various Indonesian communities.
Jakarta
Indonesia
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the de facto capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Culture” section
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