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Batavia, now known as Jakarta, was established as the central city by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 17th century. The VOC sought to create a strategic trading post in the region, and Batavia served as the administrative and commercial hub of their operations in Southeast Asia. Its location made it ideal for trade routes, and over time, it became the focal point of Dutch colonial administration in Indonesia.

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