A country’s capital serves many different purposes. As the seat of government, it becomes the focus of attention inside the country and abroad. Foreign embassies may be located there. Dignitaries, ...

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. The ongoing development of an entirely new capital city from the ground up in Indonesia has alarmed environmental and Indigenous rights activists, ...

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This week, Indonesia is slated to inaugurate a brand new city. Nusantara is set to become the capital of the world’s fourth most populous country. And the city’s construction comes with a price tag of ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia, is overpopulated and sinking. Southeast Asia's largest ...

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Jakarta — The head and deputy head of the body overseeing Indonesia’s planned new capital have unexpectedly resigned, raising questions about the $32 billion project. “The President has appointed the ...

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