Have you ever visited Jakarta? The capital city of Replubic of Indonesia will be explained on Facts about Jakarta. It is also the 13th largest city in the world. Jakarta is located on the North West coast of the Indonesian Island, Java. Approximately, there are around 11.3 million people at there. Here are ten interesting facts about Jakarta.
Facts about Jakarta 1: The previous names of Jakarta
The first name of Jakarta was Sunda Kelapa (397 to 1527), because this city was found in the harbor town of Sunda Kelapa. Then, it was re-named to Jayakarta (1527 to 1619). After that, the city was renamed became Batavia (1619 to 1942) because it was controlled by the Dutch. The current name is Djakarta which means victorious deed. Whereas The Big Durian is the nickname of Jakarta. It is given due to all of the Jakarta fruit stall always sell Durian.
Facts about Jakarta 2: Jakarta’s Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Jakarta has one of the largest stadium in the world, named Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. In 1962, the construction was completed and became the host of Asian Games. Approximately, the capacity of the stadium can reach up to 120,800 people.
Facts about Jakarta 3: Traffic Jam
Jakarta is famous with its traffic jam. For example, if the timing in google map only one hour but it can turn until 3-4 hours.
Facts about Jakarta 4: Dunia Fantasi
Dunia Fantasi is Jakarta’s theme park which is located at Ancol in North Jakarta. It is also known as “Dufan”. There are many attractive games at there, including roller coaster, istana boneka, halilintar, and more. Dufan is suitable for all of the generations, especially teenagers. Besides, Dufan is really crowded during holiday or weekend.
Facts about Jakarta 5: Jakarta is not a city
Actually, Jakarta is not a city. It is a province. However, it had given the special status of being the capital of Indonesia.
Facts about Jakarta 6: Music
If you are visiting Jakarta, you will find jingle all the way. The ringing and tinkling of Gamelan music can be heard all around the pedestrian streets and public parks. Gamelan music consists of drums, gongs, kendhang, and xylophones.
Facts about Jakarta 7: Jabodetabek
Jakarta as a metro area has special name “Jabodetabek”. It stands for Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi.
Facts about Jakarta 8: The Blue Bird
Blue Bird is a blue taxi service which can be found all over Jakarta city. It is one of the dependable taxi companies in Jakarta.
Facts about Jakarta 9: Crazy shoppers
People who live in Jakarta are known as crazy shoppers. Because they like to visit shopping malls. Tha’s why there are around 130 shopping malls in Jakarta.
Facts about Jakarta 10: The old town of Jakarta
As we know that Indonesia once was a Dutch colony before the world war II. That’s why there are some Durch remains such as Dutch cannons which are located in the old town of Jakarta.
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