Capital of Indonesia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/capital-of-indonesia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Capital of Indonesia?Northwestern coast of Java, Indonesia
2. How big is Capital of Indonesia?Approximately twice the size of New York City
3. When was Capital of Indonesia built?Continuously inhabited for centuries, with origins as Sunda Kelapa (4th century)
4. What is the current capital?Jakarta
5. What is the new capital?Nusantara
6. What is Jakarta and why is it important?Jakarta is Indonesia's capital city on the island of Java. It has a long history, starting as a port called Sunda Kelapa and later becoming Batavia during Dutch rule.

Land Subsidence: The sinking of land, a significant environmental issue affecting Jakarta due to groundwater extraction.
Dutch East Indies: The historical name for Indonesia during its period as a Dutch colony, with Batavia as its capital.
Smart Forest City: Nusantara's design concept, emphasizing integration of technology with extensive natural environments.
Developmental Inequality: The uneven distribution of progress and resources between different regions, which Nusantara aims to address.