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A Brief History of Naming the City of Jakarta, the Capital of Indonesia

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The oldest area in Jakarta is the northern part of the west coast of Java where the Ciliwung River flows into the bays in Jakarta. This port city was originally named Sunda Kelapa, but on June 22, 1527 Prince Fatahillah destroyed Sunda Kelapa and instead founded the city of Jayakarta in the area. This date […]