Jakarta from the word "Jayakarta" means Total Victory in English
Jakarta started as port city 'Sunda Kelapa' which is under Banten Sultanate administration. The city then was controlled by Portuguese and liberated by Syarif Hidayatullah, a warlord from Cirebon Sultanate, and the city changed its name into 'Jayakarta' in 1527, means the city of victory. The Dutch then took over the city, expanded and revamped it as it as the colonial seat of government, renamed into 'Batavia'. After the Indonesian independence in 1945, the govt change back the name to Jakarta as the short of original Jayakarta name. The 1527 liberation from Portuguese is then considered as the founding of Jakarta.
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
The Jakarta Post was created in 1983.
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Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK)
The original name for Jakarta was Batavia from 1619 upto 1942
Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, and its name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jayakarta," which means "victorious deed" or "complete victory." This name reflects the city's historical significance and its role as a center of trade and culture. Jakarta is a vibrant metropolis known for its diverse population, rich history, and economic importance in Southeast Asia.
For honour, respect and tribute to local knight hero Prince Jayakarta where the name of Jakarta taken from his name.
Soekarno Hatta International Airport of Jakarta
1. Sunda Kelapa 2. Jayakarta 3. Batavia 4. Jakarta
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On the Island of Java in Indonesia.If you mean Jakarta, it is in Indonesia.
England (London) is at (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT. Jakarta is (Greenwich Mean Time) GMT +7 hours, ie. 7 hours ahead of Greenwich, England. London is 7 hours behind Jakarta. (Daylight savings not taken into account.)
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