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Jakarta

Jakarta is Indonesia’s capital and a reference point for locating the country. The available information does not describe specific routes or services within the city.

Urban view of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.
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  • Capital of Indonesia
Jakarta
Photo by Medelam Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 4.0
Jakarta
Photo by CEphoto, Uwe Aranas Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Jakarta

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Urban view of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital.

Getting your bearings in Indonesia: Jakarta, language and the rupiah

A first compass for locating Indonesia: its capital, recorded language and currency. Connections and travel conditions need to be checked against up-to-date information.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026