Jakarta

On which island is Jakarta located?

Java

Which of the following is not a popular tourist destination in Jakarta?

Komodo Park

What is the original name of Merdeka Square?

Koningsplein

Jakarta is located at the mouth of what river?

Ciliwung River

What is the landmass of the Jakarta metropolitan area?

6.392 sq kilometers

What are Jakarta's two main daily newspapers called?

Pos Kota and Warta Kota

What is the height of the Monas (National Monument) in Jakarta?

132 meters

What group is classified as the indigenous population of Jakarta?

Betawi

In what century was Jakarta first settled?

4th

What is the name of the main square in the Kota?

Taman Fatahillah

The 5 districts of Jakarta are known collectively by what term?

"Jabodetabek"

It's estimated that Jakarta is sinking at a rate of how many centimeters per year?

5-10

What is the land area of Jakarta city proper?

899.5 sq kilometers

The Ciliwung River, which flows through Jakarta and is one of the most important rivers in Indonesia, feeds into which body of water?

Jakarta Bay

How many separate administrative districts comprise Jakarta?

5

Which grand boulevard is closed to vehicles every Sunday morning?

Jl Thamrin

What is Jakarta's official name?

Special Capital Region of Jakarta

Collectively, all the former villages that make up Jakarta are called by what name?

Kampung

What annual event at Jakarta International Expo celebrates Jakarta's anniversary with trade and entertainment?

Pekan Raya Jakarta

As of 2024, Jakarta ranks as one of the most densely populated cities in the world. However, which city has the highest population density?

Manila

If you want a fast, cheap, environmentally friendly way to get around town, which form of transport would you take?

Bajaj

According to the Köppen climate classification system, Jakartans live in what type of climate?

Tropical monsoon

When was Merdeka Square, one of the world's largest squares located in Jakarta and known for its iconic monument Monas, completed?

1818

What symbolic natural features are located in Merdeka Square?

33 trees for the 33 Indonesian provinces

Located in Jakarta Utara (North Jakarta), what is Taman Impian Jaya Ancol?

Amusement park district

What is the meaning of Medan Merdeka (Merdeka Square)?

Freedom Field

What was the original name for Jakarta?

Sunda Kelapa

What was Lapangan Banteng Square named for?

Wild Ox

In what year was Jakarta first selected to host the Asian Games?

1962

What is Jakarta's nickname?

The Big Durian

In addition to Indonesian, what two languages do many elderly Jakartans speak?

Dutch and Chinese

In 2021, the public transportation system in Jakarta was awarded what honor?

Global Sustainable Transport award

What do locals call the historic city centre?

Kota Tua

How many times has Jakarta been officially named the capital of Indonesia?

2

Which scenic destination is a must-experience day trip from Jakarta to Yogyakarta?

Bangor Botanical Gardens

How many rivers run through the Jakarta municipal area?

13

The tallest building in Jakarta, how tall is the Gama Tower?

310 meters

Located in the former Church of Batavia, the Wayang Museum houses what artifacts?

Puppets

What is considered the most iconic and primary landmark symbolizing Jakarta's history and independence?

Monas (National Monument)

What is the name of the international airport in Jakarta?

Soekarno Hatta International Airport

Where is the National Museum (Museum Nasional) located?

Merdeka Square Park

What unique collection is housed at Museum Layang-Layang?

Kites

What year did Portuguese sailors first land in Jakarta searching for spices?

1513

Where will you find the crater lake of Mount Rinjani?

Lombok

What is the official language of Indonesia?

Indonesian

What type of government rules Indonesia?

Constitutional Republic

How many UNESCO World Heritage sites are located in Indonesia as of 2024?

10

What might you be surprised by in Gunung Leuser National Park?

Orangutans

What are Indonesia's four central islands?

Sumatra, Bali, Java and Lombok

Which Indonesian singer reached the top of the European pop charts in 1997 with her hit single "La neige au sahara"?

Anggun Cipta Sasmi

Where is Gunung National Park located?

Sumatra

According to government officials, what should you avoid when travelling through Indonesia?

Calos (independent ticket brokers)

Located in Central Java, what is the world's largest Buddhist monument?

Borobudur

What is the official tourism slogan for Indonesia?

"Wonderful Indonesia"

Although it's an island nation, Indonesia shares land borders with which three countries?

Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste

What is the fastest way to grab street food in Indonesia?

Find a kaki lima

What traditional, cracker-like snack food is served with nearly every meal in Indonesia?

Kerupuk

What is the proper name of "The Thousand Islands"?

Seribu Archipelago

How many islands make up the Indonesian portion of the Malay Archipelago?

More than 18,000

In what year did Indonesia join the UN after its independence?

1950

What year did Indonesia gain independence from the Netherlands?

1945

Indonesia's size is comparable to which other country?

Mexico

Which of these structures is not a monument planned during Sukarno's administration?

Ragunan Zoo

Indonesia declared independence in 1945, but wasn't officially recognized as a sovereign nation by the Netherlands until what year?

1949

What does the official slogan of Indonesia, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, mean?

"Unity in Diversity"

Who are believed to be the first peoples to populate Indonesia?

Melanesian

How long was Indonesia under Dutch rule?

350 years

What is a durian?

Fruit

What are two of the most influential empires to rule Indonesia?

Srivijaya and Majapahit

What is considered Indonesia's "Golden Age", known for its prosperity and cultural influence in Southeast Asia?

The Srivijaya and Majapahit Era

Which two major bodies of water does Indonesia straddle?

Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean

What is the official name of Indonesia?

Republik Indonesia

At 1,145 square kilometers, what is the largest lake in Indonesia?

Lake Toba

Where are the Jatiluwih rice terraces, famous for their traditional Balinese irrigation system Subak?

Bali

What day is Indonesian Independence Day?

August 17

"Indonesia" is created by combining the Greek words indos and nesos, which mean what?

Indian islands

In 1975 East Timor became the 27th province of this country...

Indonesia

What year did Indonesia hold its first direct presidential elections?

2004

Who was the first president of independent Indonesia?

Sukarno

The "special" fried rice topped with an egg, known as a backpacker's staple, is also called by what name?

Nasi goreng

Which was the first European nation to explore Indonesia?

Portugal

What year did Portuguese sailors first land in Jakarta searching for spices?

1513

How many provinces make up Indonesia?

34

Which Indonesian national park is named after the world's largest lizard?

Komodo National Park

How many seasons do Indonesian experience?

2

At 4,884 meters, what is Indonesia's highest peak?

Puncak Jaya

What is the main staple food across Indonesia?

Rice

How long can tourists stay in Indonesia without a visa?

30 days

Aside from the Balinese dancers, what is the most distinctively Indonesian art form?

Wayang kulit shadow puppets

Why do Indonesians drive on the left?

Brief period of British rule

According to statistics, what is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia?

Bali

What is the capital of Indonesia?

Jakarta

What is the official currency of Indonesia?

Indonesian Rupiah

What popular tourist destination is located off the coast in Marine National Park?

Thousand Islands

What year did a major tsunami devastate the Sumatran state of Aceh?

2004

What is the main religion practiced in Indonesia?

Islam

Indonesia is the largest what?

Archipelago-based nation

Indonesia is second only to Brazil in what natural resource?

Tropical rainforests

Indonesia shares the island of Borneo with which two other countries?

Malaysia and Brunei

Of all the islands in Indonesia, how many are inhabited by humans?

6,000