The National Monument is a massive 132 meter tall obelisk that symbolizes the nation’s independence and is topped with 35 kg of gold. It is Jakarta’s most famous landmark. It was built starting in 1961 and completed in 1975, and is located facing the Presidential Palace. Within the monument are museums which cover Indonesia’s history from prehistoric times to independence and the present day. There is also an observation platform which gives an outstanding view of the city for a fee.

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Jakarta formerly Batavia and officially the Special Capital Territory of Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java, it has an area of 661 square kilometres (255 sq mi) and a 2010 census count population of 9,580,000. Jakarta is the country's economic, cultural and political center. It is the most populous city in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia, and is the tenth-largest city in the world. The urban area, Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world. Jakarta is listed as a global city in the 2008 Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC) research. The city's name is derived from the Old Javanese word "Jayakarta" which translates as "victorious deed", "complete act", or "complete victory".

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Fianny R.

Feb 13, 2010

Its stand on the middle of the city of Jakarta. Its nice to see, but very hard to get closer, because so many vehicles and as I told its stand on the middle.

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