Jakarta is a dynamic capital city of the Republic of Indonesia, a country composed of more than 17,000 islands with a population of over 200 millions. Comprising more than 300 ethnic groups speaking 200 distinct languages and dialects, the Indonesian population exhibit incredible diversity in its linguistic, cultural and religious traditions. As the nation capital, Jakarta is truly a "meeting point" of representatives from through out the archipelago.
Jakarta is the lively social, cultural, economic and political hub of the nation, carrying a legacy of more than 30 years of largely uninterrupted economic expansion. It is home to many of the country's finest research institutions, educational facilities and cultural organizations and uniquely serves both as the seat of national as well as regional government.

Strategically positioned on the west side of the island of Java , the Capital City is the principal gateway to the rest of Indonesia . From Jakarta , many other sophisticated island, air and sea transport is available to the rest of the country.

Over the last several decades, Jakarta has proudly developed into one of Asia 's most prominent metropolitan centers. With a current population of over nine million people, Jakarta has undergone dramatic growth especially over the last few years.