Jakarta, Administrative capital region in western Java, Indonesia
Jakarta is an administrative region in western Java that spreads across six districts filled with government offices, embassies and commercial centers. Towers, wide streets and tightly settled neighborhoods alternate throughout the entire territory.
The Dutch founded the area as Batavia in 1619 and used it as a colonial trading post for more than three centuries. Following independence in 1949, it took its current name and became the capital of the new state.
Street vendors, markets and religious festivals of all kinds shape daily life in this region, where different communities live out their traditions openly. The mix shows especially in food and neighborhoods, where Chinese, Arab and Javanese influences exist side by side.
Public transport links the main districts and helps travelers cover longer distances across the territory. Heavy traffic on major roads during rush hours leads to extended travel times.
The territory holds a special administrative status and works both as a province and as a capital at the same time. This dual arrangement makes it different from every other region in the country.
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