Jakarta : Is The Capital City of The Republic of Indonesia

Jakarta is the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 13,000 islands with a population of over 180 million. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 different languages, the Indonesia population exhibits marked diversity in its linguistic, culture, and religious traditions. As the Capital City, Jakarta is a melting pot of representatives from each of these ethnic groups. Jakarta is a special territory enjoying the status of a province, consisting of Greater Jakarta, covering of 637.44 square km area. Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the center of government, commerce and industry and has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world. Strategically positioned in the archipelago, the city is also the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia. From the Capital City, sophisticated land, air, and sea transport is available to the rest of the country and beyond.
Jakarta is one of Indonesia's designated tourist areas. It is a gateway to other tourist destinations in Indonesia and is equipped with all the means of modern transportation by air, sea, rail, or by land. It has the largest and most modern airport in the country, the most important harbor in Indonesia and is well connected by rail of good roads to other destinations in Java, Sumatra, and Bali. As Indonesia's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport serves a growing number of international airlines and domestic flights. Jakarta is a city of contrasts; the traditional and the modern, the rich and the poor, the sacral and the worldly, often stand side by side in this bustling metropolis. Even its population gathered from all those diverse ethnic and cultural groups, which compose Indonesia, are constantly juxtaposed present reminder of the national motto; Unity in Diversity.
Finding its origin in the small early 16th century harbor town of Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta's founding is thought to have taken place on June 22, 1527, when it was re-named Jayakarta, meaning Glorious Victory by the conquering Prince Fatahillah from neighboring Cirebon. The Dutch East Indies Company, which captured the town and destroyed it in 1619, changed its name into Batavia and made it the center for the expansion of their power in the East Indies. Shortly after the outbreak of World War II, Batavia fell into the hands of the invading Japanese forces that changed the name of the city into 'Jakarta' as a gesture aimed at winning the sympathy of the Indonesians. The name was retained after Indonesia achieved national independence after the war's end.
The ethnic of Jakarta called "Orang Betawi" speaks Betawi Malay, spoken as well in the surrounding towns such as Bekasi and Tangerang. Their language, Betawi Malay, has two variations: conventional Betawi Malay, spoken by elder people and bred in Jakarta, and modern Jakarta Malay, a slang form spoken by the younger generation and migrants.

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Tidung Island : The Beauty of The Island at The Edge Capital - Kep.Seribu, Jakarta

Tidung is one of the villages in the district of South Thousand Islands, District Thousand Islands, Jakarta, Indonesia. Tidung island is divided into two, namely, Tidung Large and Small Tidung. Use of this island developing regions towards diving marine tourism as well as research on coral reefs.

Tidung which consists of Tidung Large and Small Tidung connected by a long bridge called the Bridge of Love by locals is located in western South Thousand Islands, with a distance of approximately 3 hours drive from Muara Angke with passenger ships.

As one of the favorite destinations, travel packages, tidung island can be found villages and a few stalls that provide food and soft drinks, then this long path that it will pass through public facilities, such as police stations, senior high school for students from around the island , a collection of stalls and headed to the bridge that connects the love Tidung Big with Small Tidung without inhabitants.

At the beginning of this bridge, you will find a bridge high enough to go through a rather deep ocean basins, where many local residents demonstrate little boy diving from the bridge as a means of playing them, quite entertaining tourists and very inviting desire to be able to join them do diving in the blue beach with no waves.

At the end of the bridge, up the coast Small Tidung which is a breeding area of mangrove, still look beautiful traced with cycling, through the path that is filled with weeds and the deserted beach of soft white sand, very beautiful scenery.

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Taman Impian Jaya Ancol : an amusement park - Jakarta

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure and Marina Beach. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors. The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The "Pasar Seni" or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At a nearby open-air theater art performances are held using the local dialect.

Inside the Ancol Dreamland, there is Ancol Art Market, it is outdoor art market likely recreational place where we will be most tempted to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, painting, potters, and knickknacks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers. This colorful open-air market located in the Ancol Amusement Park provides the unique experience of not only buying quality Indonesian arts and craft, but also a chance to see and meet the artisans at work. We can watch puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations. At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces. Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making the spot a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. We can even get a portrait of our self-done. Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products. Art performances are frequently held at the Art Market (Pasar Seni) inside the Jaya Ancol Dreamland on Jakarta's beach. They normally range from wayang kulit shadow plays to folk dances and modern drama. This location is open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) - Jakarta

Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) is an icon of the Jakarta. Located in the city center, into tourist attractions and educational center that appeals to people in Jakarta and surrounding areas. Monument was established in 1959 and inaugurated two years later in 1961. The monument is always crowded with tourists to see the beauty of the city from the top of the monument, adding insight to the history of Indonesia in the room or enjoy the fresh forest diorama town of approximately 80 acres in the center of Jakarta .

Every holiday, the monument is always visited by many tourists. Here you can enjoy many types of tours and educational materials. You can climb the towering monument to the top of the monument. You can also work together with friends and family. You can also enjoy a beautiful garden with many trees are lush and beautiful. Or you can enjoy exciting entertainment fountain.
History monument

Monument was built in August 1959. The entire building was designed by the architect Monas Indonesia, Sudarsono, Frederich Silaban and Ir. Rooseno. On August 17, 1961, the monument was inaugurated by President Soekarno. And was opened to the public since July 12, 1975.

While the urban forest park area around the monument formerly known as Gambir Field. Then had changed its name several times to Ikada Stadium, Merdeka Square, National Monument and then into Monument Park.
Size and Content Monas

Monument constructed at 132 meters and yoni phallus-shaped. The entire building is covered by marble.
The size of the monument

     flame
     At the top there is a cup topped with bronze flame height of 17 meters and a diameter of 6 meters with a weight of 14.5 tons. Flame is coated gold weighing 45 kg. Flame monument consists of 77 sections joined together.
     courtyard Peak
     Top court breadth of 11x11 m. To reach the top court, visitors can use the lift with long travel about 3 minutes. All around there are stair lifts emergency. From the top of the monument, visitors can see the buildings of skyscrapers in the city. Even if the weather is fine, visitors can see Mount Salak in West Java and the Java Sea with the Thousand Islands.
     Under the court
     Under the court of the extent of 45X45 m. Height of the base under the monument to the court that is 17 meters. In this section visitors can see Monument Park which is a beautiful city forest.
     History Museum of the National Struggle
     At the bottom of the monument there is a large room that is the National Museum. Height of 8 meters. This museum showcases the history of the struggle of the Indonesian nation. The area of this museum is 80x80 m. On the fourth side of the museum there are 12 dioramas (show window) that displays the history of Indonesia from the kingdoms era ancestors Indonesian nation until G30S PKI.

In addition it is planned to display the flag heritage and the original copy of the proclamation in building the monument. Here also shown the city development plan.
monument Park

Reflexology in MonasAnda also can relieve your boredom by enjoying Monument Park, which is an urban forest that is designed with a beautiful garden.

In this park you can play along with a herd of deer who accidentally imported from Bogor Palace to enliven this park. In addition you can also work out in the park with friends and family.

Monument Park is also equipped with a fountain dancing. Dancing fountain show is very interesting to watch at night. The fountain will be moved to the appropriate canting beautiful strains of the song being played. There was also a colorful laser show at this fountain.

For those of you who want to maintain health, in addition to exercising in Monument Park, you can also do reflexology for free. In this park is provided rocks sharp enough for you to walk on with a massage reflection. In this park also provided some futsal and basketball courts that can be used anyone.

If you are tired of walking in the park of 80 hectares of this, you can use the tourist train. The park is visited by anyone free and open free to the public.
Monas travel

To visit the monument, there are many types of transportation that you can use. If you train users, you can use the Jabodetabek KRL types express stop at Gambir Station. You also can use the Trans Jakarta Bus transportation facilities. If you use a personal vehicle, a special parking lot IRTI available, or you can park your vehicle at Gambir Station.

To be able to get into the building of the monument, you can through the entrance around the statue of Prince Diponegoro. Then you will go through an underground passage to enter the monument. You also can through the entrance in the courtyard of the northern part of the monument. Monas Opening hours are 9.00 am to 16.00 pm.

Monas can be one of your choices to travel with family and educate children to know more about the history of Indonesia. You too can enjoy the fresh air from the shade of trees in the monument. And do not forget to keep the Monument Park to keep it beautiful to be enjoyed by anyone.

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