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.

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