Indonesia relocating capital from sinking Jakarta to Borneo jungle

Indonesia plans to relocate its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara on Borneo due to Jakarta's environmental challenges. The new city aims to be an eco-friendly smart city, covering 50,618 hectares initially, with future expansion planned. Construction was delayed by COVID-19, with development stages running until 2045. The project is estimated to cost $32 billion. The relocation aims to alleviate Jakarta's congestion and distribute wealth across Indonesia.

What is the new capital of Indonesia named after?

• A famous Indonesian leader

• A local Indonesian animal

• The Japanese word for archipelago

• A historical Indonesian city

What is the primary vision for the new city of Nusantara?

• A traditional cultural hub

• A utopian eco-friendly smart city

• A major industrial center

• A tourist destination

What was a major reason for delaying the construction of Nusantara?

• Lack of funding

• The COVID-19 pandemic

• Environmental concerns

• Political disagreements

What is one of the main goals of relocating Indonesia's capital?

• To create a new cultural center

• To reduce Jakarta's population burden

• To increase tourism in Jakarta

• To improve international relations

By what year do experts expect nearly all of North Jakarta to be submerged?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2060

• 2050