4 entries in
Special Capital Region of Jakarta
- Northwest Coast:
- The northwest coast of Indonesia generally refers to the coastal regions on the northwest side of the archipelago. This could include areas in Sumatra, Java, and other nearby islands.
- Jakarta is the Largest:
- Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. It is located on the northwest coast of Java, the most populous island in Indonesia.
- Daerah Khusus Ibukota (DKI):
- Daerah Khusus Ibukota (Special Capital Region), commonly known as DKI Jakarta, is the official designation for Jakarta. It is both a city and a province and has a special administrative status, distinct from other provinces in Indonesia.
- World War:
- Indonesia, like many other countries, was significantly affected during World War II. The Dutch East Indies, as Indonesia was then known, was occupied by the Japanese from 1942 to 1945. The period of Japanese occupation had a lasting impact on Indonesia’s history.
- After the war, Indonesia declared its independence from Dutch rule on August 17, 1945, leading to the Indonesian National Revolution. The struggle for independence was a crucial chapter in the nation’s history.