Indonesia to relocate capital city to Borneo island

Indonesia to relocate capital city to Borneo island

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Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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Joko Widodo announced plans to move Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to East Kalimantan on Borneo Island. The new location was chosen for its low risk of natural disasters. Jakarta faces overpopulation, congestion, and land subsidence issues. The government aims to build a SMART green city without disturbing protected forests. If approved by parliament, construction will start on a 40,000-hectare plot next year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Indonesian province is set to become the new capital?

North Sumatra

Central Java

East Kalimantan

West Java

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the main reasons for relocating Indonesia's capital?

Lack of resources

Overpopulation and congestion

Political instability

Cultural diversity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much is Jakarta sinking annually due to land subsidence?

30 to 40 centimeters

20 to 30 centimeters

10 to 20 centimeters

5 to 10 centimeters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Indonesian government's vision for the new capital?

A smart, green city

An industrial hub

A tourist destination

A traditional city

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the size of the plot where the new capital will be constructed?

20,000 hectares

30,000 hectares

40,000 hectares

50,000 hectares