Jakarta

Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta and formerly known as Batavia until 1949, is the outgoing capital of Indonesia until August 17, 2024 and the country's largest city. Lying on the northwest coast of Java, the world's most populous island, Jakarta is the largest metropole in Southeast Asia, and serves as the diplomatic capital of ASEAN. The Special Capital Region has a status equivalent to that of a province and is bordered by two other provinces: West Java to the south and east; and Banten to the west. Its coastline faces the Java Sea to the north, and it shares a maritime border with Lampung to the west. Jakarta's metropolitan area is ASEAN's second largest economy after Singapore.

Some of the key events about Jakarta

1527
The city was founded as Jayakarta, marking the beginning of its recorded history
1619
The Dutch East India Company established Batavia as the capital of the Dutch East Indies
1740
A massacre of ethnic Chinese residents occurred, resulting in thousands of deaths
1800
The Dutch East India Company went bankrupt, leading to direct Dutch colonial rule over Jakarta
1942
Japanese forces occupied Jakarta during World War II
1945
Jakarta was proclaimed as the capital city of the newly independent Republic of Indonesia
1949
Jakarta experienced severe food shortages and economic hardship following Indonesia's independence struggle
1962
The city successfully hosted the 4th Asian Games, showcasing its ability to organize international events
1965
A failed coup attempt led to widespread violence and killings in Jakarta
1966
The National Monument (Monas) was completed, becoming an iconic symbol of Jakarta and Indonesia's struggle for independence
1974
The "Malari Incident" saw violent student protests against Japanese economic influence
1978
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport opened, significantly improving Jakarta's global connectivity
1990
The Jakarta Stock Exchange was established, boosting the city's role as Indonesia's financial center
1997
The Asian financial crisis severely impacted Jakarta's economy
1998
Widespread riots and looting occurred during the fall of President Suharto's regime
2002
Major flooding submerged about 20% of the city, causing significant damage
2004
Jakarta held its first direct gubernatorial election, enhancing local democracy
2004
A terrorist bombing at the Australian Embassy killed 9 people and injured over 150
2011
The city's first Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system began construction, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion
2018
Jakarta successfully hosted the 18th Asian Games, further cementing its status as a major international event destination

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