Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, situated and administered as the Special Capital City of Jakarta, Indonesia. The city of Jakarta is the largest city in the country, has an area of 270.1 sq miles. It is also the second-largest in the world after Tokyo. It is a center of all parts of the life of the population of Indonesia, as well as an alpha city, with a multi-national community. It is a key business, transportation, and tourist spot on the continent. The residents of the city speak Indonesian, as well as Dutch, Chinese, and English. The city hosts many festivals every year such as Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest), Indonesia International Book Fair (IIBF), Djakarta Warehouse Project, Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival (JJF), etc. Jakarta is home to The University of Indonesia (UI) that is one of the oldest universities in Indonesia, as well as the most prestigious university of the country.
Advanced infrastructure, vivid cultural and social life, combined with great location and the wonderful climate attract a large number of tourists from all around the world. The main landmarks of the city include Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Kim Tek Ie, Jakarta Old Town, National Monument (Monas), Grand Indonesia Mall, National Museum, the Taman Prasasti Museum, Museum MACAN, Jakarta History Museum, the Maritime Museum, Wayang Museum, the Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, Museum Bank Indonesia, Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, Thousand Islands, Central Park, Suropati Park, The Merdeka Palace, Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Merdeka Square, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Jakarta Old City Post Office, and many more. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport is the main airport serving the city located at Benda, Tangerang.
