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 centre 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.
ISBN-13: 9781761400735 Availability: Pre-Order - Due in July 2024
Published: July 2024 Reading Level: 7+ Pages: 32 Format: Hardback Publisher:Redback Publishing Product Category: Geography & Environment / Geo/Env: Cities of World