Jakarta Travel Blog , All You Need To Know

Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and one of the largest economic centers of this country. Jakarta is an old city with ancient history, which is a combination of tradition and modernity. In this article, we want to learn about the geographical location, culture, language and religion of Indonesia and get to know the famous foods and the tourist places of the beautiful Jakarta.

The Republic of Indonesia  with an area of 1.905 million square kilometers is located  in Southeast Asia. Indonesia consists of more than 17000 islands. Including Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and New Guinea. Indonesia has a population of more than 227 million people.The official language of this country is Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and most of the people are Muslim. Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia that is the largest and most populous city in this country. Indonesia  is known for its sandy beaches, volcanic mountains, historical places, natural resources and colorful culture.

Where is Jakarta?
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is one of the most populous and largest Islamic cities in the world. Jakarta is the economic, commercial and political center of Indonesia. This city with an area of 661.5 km² and the population of over 11 million people is the largest and most populous city in this country. This city is full of must-see attractions, the best restaurants, exciting art museums and galleries and many things to do.

Unbelievable Facts about Indonesia

• Java island in Indonesia with population of more than 140 million people is the most populated island in the world.
• Indonesia is the third producer of greenhouse gases in the world.
• Bali in Indonesia is one of the famous tourist destination in the world that hosts various colorful festivals throughout the year.
• The national animal of Indonesia is the Komodo dragon, which is the largest lizard in the world.

 

Top Sights in Jakarta

National Monument

The National Monument is one of the main symbols of the city. This monument, also known as Monas is a 132-meter tower in Merdeka Square in the heart of Jakarta. This monument was built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence between 1961 and 1975. At the end of this tower, there is a gold-coloured fire shape and you can enjoy the view of the whole city from the top of this tower.

Address: RT.5/RW.2, Gambir, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

 

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is another popular tourist attractions in Jakarta, which is located in the east of the city. This park with an area of 150 hectares displays a small sample of Indonesian culture and daily lifestyle in this country. In this complex, a lake with a miniature archipelago, museums, theaters and Keong Emas Imax cinema are located throughout this park.

Address: Jl. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ceger, Kec. Cipayung, Kota Jakarta Timur, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 13820, Indonesia

Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque is one of the most iconic palace which was built in 1978 in International Style. Esteghlal Mosque is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia and the third largest Sunni mosque in terms of capacity. This national mosque was built to commemorate the independence of Indonesia next to Merdeka Square and Jakarta Cathedral.

Address: Jl. Taman Wijaya Kusuma, Ps. Baru, Kecamatan Sawah Besar, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10710, Indonesia

Jakarta History Museum
This museum, which is also known as Fatahillah Museum and Batavia Museum, was built in 1710 as a city hall. This museum was opened in 1974 and is one of the richest and largest museums in the world, which houses various objects such as walls of the Acropolis, Egyptian mummies and sacred statues of the Incas and also exhibits objects from different eras of Jakarta's history.

Address: Taman Fatahillah No.1, Pinangsia, Kec. Taman Sari, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 11110, Indonesia

Ragunan Zoo
Ragunan Zoo with an area of 140 hectares is one of the largest zoos in Jakarta. This zoo is located in the south of Jakarta and is one of the most important tourist attractions in this city. This zoo was opened in 1966 and is one of the oldest zoos in the world. In this zoo, you can see various and rare animals, including orangutans, Komodo dragons, and Sumatran tigers.
Address: Jl. Harsono RM No.1, Ragunan, Ps. Minggu, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12550, Indonesia

Central Park Mall
Central Park Mall is also very luxurious and huge like other shopping malls in Jakarta. Central Park includes a shopping center, an office tower, 3 apartments and a large hotel. This shopping center includes the best brands, restaurants, cafes, entertainment centers and cinemas.
    
Address: Letjen S. Parman St No.Kavling 28, North Tanjung Duren, Grogol petamburan, West Jakarta City, Jakarta 11470, Indonesia

National Museum of Indonesia
The national museum is one of the most impressive places in Jakarta,  which is located in the center of the city. The National Museum of Indonesia with an area of 26,500 square meters houses the largest collection of historical and archeological works in this country. This museum has 142 thousand objects from all over the country, which are about the history of this land from different aspects. The museum is also a place for periodic exhibitions, art performances and various events throughout the year.

Address: Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Gambir, Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia

 

Best Local Dishes From Indonesia

Satay

Satay is seasoned and grilled meat, which is usually served with a spicy sauce. This dish is made from minced beef, chicken or fish mixed with a combination of coconut, coconut milk and a rich combination of vegetables and spices.

Beef Rendang
Rendang is one of the most delicious dishes of this country, which is cooked slowly with veal. This dish is very popular and is prepared in all restaurants of the country.

Fried Rice
Indonesian fried rice is a food that is served in different situations. To prepare this dish, rice is fried with soy sauce and various spices and can be mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, chicken, seafood, vegetables and sausage.

Nasi Uduk
Nasi Uduk is one of the most famous dishes in Indonesian cuisine. To prepare Nasi Uduk, rice is cooked with coconut milk and various vegetables, which becomes a very delicious main dish. This rice is served with chicken or veal, egg, cucumber and fried garlic. This dish is also served as breakfast in Jakarta.

Bakso
Bakso can be considered one of the most delicious and famous soups in Indonesia. This soup is made with noodles, vegetables and minced meat. This soup is usually decorated with fried garlic.