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Jakarta was historically known as Batavia during the Dutch colonial period, which began in the early 17th century. The name Batavia was derived from the Batavians, an ancient Germanic tribe, and was intended to reflect the Dutch colonial aspirations and heritage. Under Dutch rule, Batavia served as the capital of the Dutch East Indies and was a major center for trade and administration. The name Jakarta was adopted after Indonesia gained independence in 1945, reflecting a shift towards national identity.
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What is the old name of Jakarta?
The original name for Jakarta was Batavia from 1619 upto 1942
What does the name jakarta mean?
Jakarta from the word "Jayakarta" means Total Victory in English
What was Jakarta called in the 1600s?
first it's called "Sunda Kelapa" then after defeated by the dutch, it changed to "Batavia"
What is the new name of Batavia?
Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia
What was one of previous names for jakarta?
Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta, Batavia, Jakarta
New name for batavia Indonesia?
Jakarta.
What is former name of Jakarta?
1. Sunda Kelapa 2. Jayakarta 3. Batavia 4. Jakarta
Which Asian capital was formerly known as Batavia?
Jakarta (Indonesia)
Asian city was formerly known as 'Batavia'?
Jakarta (Indonesia)
What is the current name for batavia?
The current name for Batavia is Jakarta. Batavia was the name used during the Dutch colonial period for what is now the capital of Indonesia. The name was officially changed to Jakarta after Indonesia gained independence in 1945. Today, Jakarta is a bustling metropolis and a major cultural and economic center in Southeast Asia.
What are the new names for Siam Batavia Constantinople and Yedo?
Siam- Thailand Batavia- Jakarta Constantinople- Istanbul Yedo- Tokyo
How and when did Abel Tasman die?
Tasman died on the 10th October 1659 at Batavia (Jakarta, Java), aged 56. How or what of is not known for sure.
