Indonesia's New Capital City Adventure

Exploring Nusantara: Indonesia's Future Capital A Journey from Jakarta to East Kalimantan Year 9 Indonesian Language Class

What is Nusantara?

Indonesia's new capital city Named 'Nusantara' - meaning 'archipelago' in Indonesian Located in East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur) Will replace Jakarta as the national capital

Discussion Question

Why do you think Indonesia needs a new capital city? Think about: population, geography, and city problems

Why Move the Capital?

Jakarta is sinking 25cm per year Population of 30+ million people Severe traffic congestion and pollution Frequent flooding problems Need for better urban planning

Nusantara Location Map

Jakarta vs Nusantara

{"left":"Current capital: Jakarta\nIsland: Java\nPopulation: 30+ million\nProblems: Sinking, flooding, traffic","right":"Future capital: Nusantara\nIsland: Borneo (Kalimantan)\nPopulation: Planned for 1.5 million\nBenefits: Sustainable, modern, green"}

Vocabulary Challenge

Match Indonesian words with English meanings: Ibu kota = ? Pulau = ? Hutan = ? Sungai = ? Answers: Capital city, Island, Forest, River

Cultural Significance

Respects local Dayak indigenous culture Preserves Borneo's rainforest ecosystem Represents unity of Indonesian archipelago Combines modern technology with tradition Symbol of Indonesia's bright future

Current Development Status

Construction began in 2022 First phase: Government buildings by 2024 Full completion planned for 2045 Cost: Approximately $32 billion USD International partnerships for funding

Looking to the Future

'Nusantara will be a symbol of Indonesian identity and a model for sustainable urban development in the 21st century.' - Indonesian Government Vision Statement