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specific
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Descriptions :
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description
Jakarta City
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, an 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 is city’s oldest commercial area. It is located south of the old Sunda
Kelapa harbour. Glodok, the south of Kota 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.
Adapted from:
Microsoft Encarta
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