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| − | '''Jakarta''' is the capital of [[Indonesia]]. It is located on the northwest coast of [[Java Island]], which is the most populous island in the world and is one of the many islands that make up Indonesia. | + | '''Jakarta''', formerly spelled '''Djakarta''' and known as '''Batavia''' during the Dutch colonization, is the capital of [[Indonesia]]. It is located on the northwest coast of [[Java Island]], which is the most populous island in the world and is one of the many islands that make up Indonesia. |
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Jakarta, formerly spelled Djakarta and known as Batavia during the Dutch colonization, is the capital of Indonesia. It is located on the northwest coast of Java Island, which is the most populous island in the world and is one of the many islands that make up Indonesia.