The capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is one of thirty-three megacities in the whole world. This site will explain the problems and the solutions of Urbanisation. The characteristics are listed as well to get a good understanding of why Jakarta is so populated.
Location, Population and Size
It is located on the North-West coast of Java, Indonesia. , with an area of 740.3 km² it has a population of 10.2 million people.
Climate
Like most of Indonesia, Jakarta has hot and humid weather all year round. The temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C
Culture
Jakarta is a very busy city, the community is very welcoming and proud of where they live and are proud to show newcomers and tourists all around Jakarta. They love to celebrate with festivals such as the Annual Jakarta fair which goes for one whole month from June to July. The fair is to celebrate the anniversary of the Jakarta City. The city loves joining together. This is one of the reasons why Jakarta is so popular and gains a lot of residents.
Landmarks
Some landmarks include:
Location, Population and Size
It is located on the North-West coast of Java, Indonesia. , with an area of 740.3 km² it has a population of 10.2 million people.
Climate
Like most of Indonesia, Jakarta has hot and humid weather all year round. The temperature ranges from 25°C to 30°C
Culture
Jakarta is a very busy city, the community is very welcoming and proud of where they live and are proud to show newcomers and tourists all around Jakarta. They love to celebrate with festivals such as the Annual Jakarta fair which goes for one whole month from June to July. The fair is to celebrate the anniversary of the Jakarta City. The city loves joining together. This is one of the reasons why Jakarta is so popular and gains a lot of residents.
Landmarks
Some landmarks include:
- The Wisma 46 - The Wisma 46 is the tallest building in the whole of Indonesia. It is a skyscraper that is 262m tall with 48 stories, it is located
in Central Jakarta, Indonesia.
- The National Monument - This 132 metre tower is not known just for its great height. It symbolizes the fight of independence for Indonesia. The National Monument is very special to Indonesians and also a great tourist attraction.
- Ancol Dreamland - Ancol Dreamland is the largest and most popular park in Indonesia. It has a wide range of different activities for the whole family to enjoy. It has a sea world, a water park, a lagoon for fishing and boating, a convention hall, hotels, and art center and exciting roller coasters.