Jakarta
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Jakarta
Country: Indonesia

Jakarta by the Numbers:
Population: 9.3 million
Elevation: 98 feet
Average January Temperature: 80 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 81 degrees F

Quick Facts:
Electricity: 220 volts, 50Hz, rounded two-pin plugs
Time Zone: GMT + 7
Country Dialing Code: 62
Area Code: 21

Did You Know?
Jakarta was once part of the Dutch East India Company and gained its independence in 1945. In recent years it has been plagued by problems of overpopulation and rapid urbanization. In 1998 the city faced mass riots as the result of unemployment, food shortages and the collapse of the Rupiah.

Orientation:
Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia, is located on the Indonesian island of Java.