<h5>Where is Indonesia shifting its capital to?</h5><p>Indonesia plans to shift its capital from Jakarta in Java to Nusantara in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo. Borneo is the world's third-largest island. The new capital city, Nusantara, is around 800 miles (1287 kilometres) from Jakarta. Construction began in August 2022.</p><p>As of now, no buildings have been built, as the workers are still clearing the land and building access roads. The inauguration of Nusantara is scheduled on 17th August 2024. This day also coincides with Indonesia's independence day. Since Indonesia's independence in 1945, Jakarta has functioned as the country's capital.</p><p>Indonesia’s president, Joko Widodo, announced the idea of relocating the capital city from Jakarta in 2019. Following this announcement, the government created a bill which was approved by the Indonesian parliament. Thus, the plans to shift Indonesia’s capital began.</p><h5>What’s the reason behind shifting Indonesia’s capital?</h5><p>Jakarta is a congested city that is prone to earthquakes. It is also sinking rapidly into the Java Sea. Jakarta has around 10 million people and is said to be the world's fastest-sinking city. It has been predicted that one-third of the city will drown by 2050. The main reason is uncontrolled groundwater extraction.</p><p>Also, climate change is causing the Java Sea to rise. This has increased the capital city’s problem. Its air and groundwater are highly polluted. The city also floods frequently. The streets of Jakarta are so congested that it is expected to cost the economy $4.5 billion a year (whoa!).</p><p>Keeping all these factors in mind, the government decided to shift its capital to Nusantara.</p><h5>What do we know about the new capital of Indonesia?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/indonesia-plans-to-shift-its-capital-city%2FNusantara%2C_Indonesia_-_President_visiting_the_new_capital.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=4ac2b7f4-f9b7-4aff-9163-0e01d0e73e20"><figcaption>Indonesian President Joko Widodo visits the place where Nusantara is being built. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain</figcaption></figure><p>The new capital will be around double the size of New York City. Officials say the city will have forests, parks, and renewable energy resources. It will also have waste management and lots of green structures. The government says the city will be surrounded by forest.</p><p>People will be able to walk on tree-lined pathways. The buildings will have plant-covered rooftops. There will also be ponds, creeks, etc., surrounding the city. That’s why it is also being called a ‘forest city.’ The presidential palace will be in the shape of a garuda, a mythical bird and the national symbol of Indonesia.</p><p>The other buildings will have a touch of traditional architecture used by indigenous groups nationwide. Work is still going on to build the new city. Many construction workers are working hard to build the critical structures of the city. The essential facilities, such as the presidential palace, are expected to finish by August 2024.</p><p>Some environmentalists are concerned about the cutting down of jungle land to build the new city of Nusantara, but the government plans to make it a “green city” that works with nature instead of against it.</p><p>Recently, Indonesia has revealed the ground zero of its new capital city's development site. Would you like to visit the ‘forest city’ once it is completely built? Let us know in the comments.</p>

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