Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia.http://www.hoteltravel.com/indonesia/jakarta/guides/overview.htm It is located on the west coast of the country's island of Java.http://www.hoteltravel.com/indonesia/jakarta/guides/overview.htm During the 17th century, Jakarta was a Dutch colony and a port city.http://www.hoteltravel.com/indonesia/jakarta/guides/overview.htm It remains an economic and trading hub of Indonesia.http://www.hoteltravel.com/indonesia/jakarta/guides/overview.htm Manufacturing is a major part of Jakarta's industry, and its exports include iron, soap, machinery, cigarettes, wire cable, and automotive parts.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The city is heavily populated, and it is home to many tourist attractions, night clubs, restaurants, and museums.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/index.html Its population is 9.6 million, according to 2010 statistics.http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/06/12/jakarta-population-reaches-96-million-agency.html

Development and construction take place on the outskirts of Jakarta, and the center of the city is where banking and economic business tend to occur.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The cost of living has been rising due to the city's economic growth.http://www.citymayors.com/economics/expensive_cities_eiu.html Many of Indonesia's hospitals are located in Jakarta.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry In addition to the West Javanese, many of the people living in Jakarta emigrated from central and east Java and Sumatra.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry Six percent of Jakarta's population is from China.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/jakarta-population.html

People settled in the area beginning in the 5th century A.D.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry It was named Jakarta in 1527 by the sultan of Bantam after he defeated the Portuguese.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The name means "glorious fortress" in Sundanese.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry In 1619, the Dutch claimed the area and made it the capital of the Dutch East Indies.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry While under control of the Dutch, the city was known as Batavia.http://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/jakarta/history It then became the main transport area for the Dutch East India Company.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry In the 1800s, the borders of the city were extended to the south.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The British briefly took control of the area, but this ended in 1815.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry In World War II, ownership of the city went from Japan to the Allied Powers to the Netherlands once again.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry Indonesia gained its independence in 1949.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry

Starting in the 1950s, towers and office buildings began to be constructed.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The president at the time was in full support of larger-scale projects like this.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry The economy and industry in Jakarta grew for decades, up until Asia's nationwide financial crisis in the late 1990s.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry After this, rioting that would eventually kill 500 people ensued, and the president had to resign in 1998.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta/13153/Industry It was recently announced that McDonald's was returning to Jakarta after a battle with burger chain ToniJack's.http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/11/29/mcdonald%E2%80%99s-be-reopened-sarinah-next-year.html The triumph of McDonald's is an example of how Jakarta is welcoming global commerce.http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/10/02/tonijack039s-replaces-iconic-sarinah-mcdonald039s.html

Jakarta is located on the coast of Java, situated between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/geography-of-jakarta.html Jakarta sits at longitude 106°49' east and latitude 06°09' south.http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/city.html?n=108 It is approximately 255 square miles in area.http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/299568/Jakarta Temperatures remain fairly constant year-round.http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/city_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT002320 The average minimum is 23 degrees Celsius and the average maximum is 31 degrees.http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/city_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT002320 It is generally hot and humid.http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/world/city_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT002320

Jakarta is split into five regions: North, South, East, West, and Central.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/geography-of-jakarta.html It also includes a regency called Thousand Island.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/geography-of-jakarta.html Jakarta's official language is Bahasa Indonesia, but English is widely spoken and understood.http://www.asiarooms.com/en/travel-guide/indonesia/jakarta/jakarta-overview/jakarta-population.html

• Ragunan Zoo: Jakarta's first public zoo, established in 1864.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/section/en/162/ragunan-zoo

• Jaya Ancol Dreamland: The city's largest recreational park, including aquariums, pools, bowling, and nightclubs.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/section/en/163/ancol-jakarta-bay-city

• The Thousand Islands: A large collection of islands within Jakarta, featuring beaches with white sand.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/en/37/marine-tourism

• Jakarta Arts Center: A major showcase for performances in the city.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/en/31/art-cultural-centers

• Setu Babakan: A village where traditional culture has been preserved.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/en/31/art-cultural-centers

• Shadow Puppets Museum: A museum dedicated to the Javanese tradition of music and puppetry.http://jakarta-tourism.go.id/content/section/en/157/shadow-puppets-museum

• Taco: Singerhttp://www.allmusic.com/artist/taco-p25382

• Ben Bot: Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairshttp://www.silobreaker.com/bernard-bot-11_236236

• Lee Lin Chin: Actresshttp://mgnsw.org.au/sector_development/leelinchin_/

• Zaskia Sungkar: Actresshttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/01/17/irwansyahzaskia-no-hurry-have-kids.html

• Chrisye: Singerhttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/22/alberthiene-endah-life-she-wrote.htmlhttp://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/22/alberthiene-endah-life-she-wrote.html