The capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the island of Java.
From Javanese Jayakarta, meaning 'victorious deed' or 'complete victory'. The city was renamed from Batavia to Jakarta in 1949 after Indonesian independence, reclaiming its pre-colonial identity.
Jakarta is sinking faster than any other major city in the world - up to 25 centimeters per year in some areas! This is due to excessive groundwater pumping and the weight of rapid urban development on swampy ground.
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