Jakarta is the dynamic capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 17,000 islands with a population of over 200 millions. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 distinct languages and dialects, the Indonesian population exhibit incredible diversity in its linguistic, cultural and religious traditions. As the nation capital, Jakarta is truly a "meeting point" of representatives from troughout the archipelago.
Interesting Places
- Indonesia in Miniature Park
- Ragunan Zoo
- Ancol Jakarta Bay City
- Bidadari Island
- Ayer Island
Places to stay
- Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta
- Borobudur Hotel
- Grand Hyatt
- Shangri-La Jakarta
- The Sultan Hotel
- JW Marriot Hotel
- Le Meridian
Currency and Credit Card
- dedominated in Rupiah
- $1 = Rp 9500
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB card are widely accepted
Important Telephone Numbers
| Information Jakarta Area | 108 |
| Information Long Distance Indonesia | 100 |
| Information International Calls | 102 |
| Long Distance Overseas | 101 |
| Long Distance Overseas (Jakarta only) | 104 |
| Telephone repair | 107 |
| Police | (62)(21) 5250110 |
| Ambulance | 118 |
| National SAR | (62)(21) 5502111 |
