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Starting with an early settlement dating from about 1600 years ago, Jakarta has grown to become a densely populated city and the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta has always been a center for trade. The old capital, Batavia, was the main port city for the Dutch East India Company, and was known around the world as a source of wealth through commerce.
Starting with an early settlement dating from about 1600 years ago, Jakarta has grown to become a densely populated city and the capital of Indonesia. Jakarta has always been a center for trade. The old capital, Batavia, was the main port city for the Dutch East India Company, and was known around the world as a source of wealth through commerce.