capital and largest city of Indonesia; located on the island of Java; founded by the Dutch in 17th century
"Jakarta, the capital and largest city of Indonesia on the island of Java, was originally founded by the Dutch in the 17th century."
The capital city of Indonesia.
"Jakarta is the bustling capital city of Indonesia where millions of people live and work."
The name Jakarta comes directly from the Indonesian word Jakarta, which was borrowed from the Sanskrit term jayakartā. Originally meaning "that which causes victory," this phrase has remained essentially unchanged in its core sense as the city's name traveled into English usage.