![Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and most populous city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of the world's most populous island of Java, the city is the center of economics, culture and politics of Indonesia, with a population of 10,075,310 Greater Jakarta metropolitan area, which is known as Jabodetabek (a name formed by combining the initial syllables of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi), is the second largest urban agglomeration in the world, with population of 30,214,303 inhabitants as of 2010 census.[9] Jakarta's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a higher standard of living, attract migrants from all over Indonesian archipelago, making the city a melting pot of many communities and cultures.
Jakarta is nicknamed the Big Durian, the thorny strongly-odored fruit native to the region, as the city is seen as the Indonesian equivalent of the US city of New York (the Big Apple). In the colonial era, the city was also known as Koningin van het Oosten (Queen of the Orient), initially in the 17th century for the urban beauty of downtown Batavia's canals, mansions and ordered city layout. After expanding to the south in the 19th century, this nickname came to be more associated with the suburbs (e.g. Menteng and the area around Merdeka Square), with their wide lanes, many green spaces and villas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178982/7bd2bd34-c284-4e56-897d-84d3586aceb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Jaksa Street and Ismail Marzuki Park, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.
East Jakarta
The museums and parks are just a few things visitors like about East Jakarta. Jakarta International Velodrome and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Velodrome LRT Station or Ciliwung Station to get around the larger area.
Gambir
Monuments, museums, and shopping are just a few things travelers enjoy about Gambir. Check out Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring the area.
Binong
Binong is well-liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Supermal Karawaci and Summarecon Mall Serpong are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Menteng
Known to some as the Beverly Hills of Jakarta, this upmarket district is famous for its leafy parks, stunning mansions and high-flying residents.
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