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Indonesia's Bold Move: Shifting the Capital to Kalimantan in 2024

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that moving the national capital (IKN) to the archipelago was a leap for the Indonesian people to transform the nation towards a developed Indonesia In a monumental decision set to reshape the nation's future, Indonesia has embarked on a historic journey to relocate its capital from Jakarta to the island of Kalimantan. This bold move, scheduled for the year 2024, signifies a strategic step aimed at addressing the growing challenges faced by Jakarta and promoting balanced development across the archipelago. Jakarta is the province with the largest population in Indonesia Jakarta, the current capital of Indonesia, has grappled with significant issues over the years. Rapid urbanization, overpopulation, traffic congestion, and the looming threat of sea-level rise due to climate change have necessitated a shift to a more sustainable and resilient location. The island of Borneo (Kalimantan)is one of the largest island