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OUR CAPITAL CITY, JAKARTA

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. It is centrally located within the

country on the northwest coast of Java Island at the mouth of the Ciliwung
river. Jakarta dominates Indonesian’s administrative, economy, cultural
activities, and is a major commercial and transportation hub within Asia-with
a population of about 9 million, Jakarta has more people than any other cities
in Indonesia.
The climate is hot and humid year-round. Rainfall
occurs throughout the year, although it is the heaviest from November to
May. To average annual precipitation in Jakarta is 1, 790 mm. The city lies on
a flat, low plain and is prone to flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.
Kota Tua is city’s oldest commercial area. It is located south of the old
Sunda Kelapa harbour. Glodok is in the south of Kota Tua is a banking, retail
and residential neighborhood with a large Chinese population. Merdeka
Square with Monas (The National Monument) dominates the city’s central
district. Surrounding the square are Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace,
the National Museum, and the Istiqlal Mosque.
Although Jakarta is known for its heavy traffic and high level of
pollution it is filled with an exciting nightlife and vibrant shopping areas. The
city is also the centre and melting pot of Indonesian culture which might be
the thing for you to enjoy Jakarta.
One excellent surprise you'll find in Jakarta is that once you past the
taxi drivers who offer their services at the airport and really meet the locals,
you will find that the people are among the most friendly, hospitable, and
helpful people you'll find on earth, if you keep away from the mini-bus drivers
who are notorious for being the harshest on earth. However, understand that
Jakarta being a melting pot, you are guaranteed to meet people of all sorts
here.