After the Japanese occupation during the Second World War and Indonesia's declaration of independence in 1945, the city took the name Jakarta and became the capital of the new republic. …

4 days ago · Jakarta, largest city and capital of Indonesia. It lies on the northwest coast of Java at the mouth of the Ciliwung (Liwung River), on Jakarta Bay, and is a major trade and financial center. …

Scattered through Jakarta Bay are the 1000 Islands, Palau Seribu. Known for great beaches, diving, and holiday travel, these make a great day trip or weekend getaway.

Plan your Jakarta travel with this guide to the Indonesian capital, with tips on when to go, what to see, how to get around, costs, food and nightlife.

2 days ago · The UN has officially designated Jakarta the world’s largest city, home to 42 million. We explore a day in the life of the ‘big durian’.

Jakarta is Indonesia 's capital and largest city, with about 10 million inhabitants, and a total 41.9 million in Greater Jakarta on the Java island, making it the largest city in Southeast Asia and, by some …

Indonesia's capital city, Jakarta is also the nation's cultural, economic and political centre. Amble leisurely through Kota Baru, or Jakarta's Old Town, where colonial Dutch architecture remains …