JAKARTA

 

Jakarta is not only the capital city of Indonesia but also it is the largest city of Indonesia. It is the most populous city in Southeast Asian region. It is located on the northwestern coastal area of Java. It is scattered on an area of 661.52 square kilometers. Jakarta is the center of all economical, cultural, social and political activities of Indonesia. Jakarta is ranked as the 12^th largest city of the world. Its metropolitan area is called Jabodetabek and its metropolitan area is the sixth largest metropolitan area in the world. Jakarta Stock Exchange, Bank of Indonesia and the National Monument are the prominent and major landmarks of the Jakarta. Jakarta has two international while one sea port. Jakarta experience tropical/equatorial climatic conditions. Jakarta is located in the western area of the Indonesia. Rainfall occurs in the month of January. August is the dry month. Humidity is the main thing that remains throughout the year.

 

Administration

Jakarta is officially a province that has five cities in it. Unlike other Indonesian provinces Jakarta experience governor rule and it has several sub-divisions. Following are the names of Jakarta cities:

Jakarta Pusat (Central Jakarta

Jakarta Timur (East Jakarta)

Jakarta Utara (North Jakarta)

Jakarta Selatan (South Jakarta)

Jakarta Barat (West Jakarta)

Jakarta receives great tourist traffic because of the importance of being the capital of the Indonesia.

Economy

Economy of Jakarta mainly relies on financial services, trading and manufacturing.

Transportation

In Jakarta transportation mainly occurs through minibuses, autos, cars. Jakarta is connected with the other cities and provinces through railway.

Education

Jakarta contains many higher education universities and institutes. University of Indonesia is the oldest University. Other institutes include:

Jakarta International School

British International School Jakarta

FOBISSEA School

SEASAC

Sports and games

Soccer, basketball and polo are the popular games in Jakarta. Jakarta also hosted several international sports events. Bung Karno Stadium is the largest stadium in Jakarta.

 

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Jakarta

Home to over 10 million people, Jakarta is always bustling, from the sound of the wheel of government turning to the sight of the economy churning.

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