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Jakarta formerly named Batavia is the capital and the largest city of Republic of Indonesia. It is located on the northwest coast of Java Island at the mouth of the Liwung River. Jakarta was called by the Dutch Batavia which served as the capital of the Netherlands Indies for most of the 17th through early 20th centuries. The city is the center of Indonesia’s administrative, economic and cultural activities; it also serves as a major transportation and commercial hub within Asia. Jakarta’s climate is hot and humid all year round and heavy rainfall is felt from November to May.
When visiting Jakarta, points of interests would be it’s notable landmarks which includes the former Dutch city hall that now houses the Jakarta History Museum; Istana Merdeka, the presidential palace and Istiqlal Mosque.