Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. Known as Sunda Kelapa earlier, it is the largest city in Indonesia. It is a province with special status as the capital of Indonesia. Indonesia is the largest Muslim populated country in the world. Being the capital city, it is home to the international embassies. It is also the economic and political capital of Indonesia. The governor has the authority over the city.

Area & Location: Lies on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is located at 6.1333º Latitude North and 106.75º Longitude East. The city, which covers a total area of 661.52 sq. km, has a population of 8,792,000 making it the ninth densest city in the world.

Tourist Attractions: The historical monuments and shopping malls are the main attractions of the city.

Transportation: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport that operates both domestic and international flights act as the main access to the city from other parts of the world. "TransJakarta" or "Busway" is the newly developed transportation system that serves the city. Jakarta Monorail, a monorail system under construction is the most modern transportation facility coming up in the city. The railways and buses include the public transport in the city. The waterbus ferries serve as another significant mode of transportation the city. Cycle rickshaws, which are abundant in the city, help the people to travel from one place to another through the busy streets.

Hotels: Jakarta hotels are worth visiting. In order to have a comfortable stay while on a visit to the city, tourists mostly opt the start hotels available in the city. Friendly attitude of the staff is the unique feature of these hotels. Tourists who drop in here are also given neat and tidy rooms where they can relax and enjoy to the fullest. Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Crowne Plaza Hotel Jakarta, Grand Hyatt Jakarta, The Dharmawangsa, Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta, Gran Melia Jakarta and Hotel Ibis Arcadia Jakarta are the well-known hotels in the city often preferred by the tourists.

Places of Attraction: The city known for shopping malls has numerous malls where anything under the sun can be picked up. The popular shopping malls of the city include Pondok Indah Mall, Mall Taman Anggrek, Plaza Indonesia, Mal Kelapa Gading, Megamall Pluit, Plaza Senayan, Entertainment X'nter, Citos and Senayan City. Monumen Nasional, the tall tower in the city that symbolizes the Indonesian independence captures the eyes of those entering the city. Ragunan Zoo established in the 19th century that houses 295 species is another attraction of the city. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol -an amusement park in Jakarta is the favorite haunt of the visitors especially children. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah -a culture-based recreational area, Thousand Islands, Taman Ria Senayan and Sea World fascinates the tourists who opt to make a second visit to the city.