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Largest metropolitan area of Indonesia
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Greater Jakarta is a region in Western Java in Indonesia, including the national capital Jakarta and the surrounding region. It also spans areas of the provinces of West Java and Banten. The metropolitan area, which is the largest in the world, is also known as Jabodetabek. This travel guide covers this area with the exception of Bogor, which is in the article on Bogor Raya.
By plane
The Greater Jakarta area is served by Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Tangerang, and the smaller Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) in East Jakarta.
By bus
All cities in Greater Jakarta have large bus terminals, with direct buses from all major cities in Java.
By train
Although all cities in the Greater Jakarta area have several railway stations, almost all long-distance trains arrive at Gambir or Pasar Senen railway station in Central Jakarta.
By ferry
Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta is part of the PELNI national passenger ferry network. Ferries connect Tanjung Priok to all major ports throughout the archipelago, to destinations as far as Papua.
Although Greater Jakarta has a dense network of trunk roads, tolled motorways, commuter railway lines, and bus (rapid transit) routes, getting around is often cumbersome and slow.
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one of the most bustling cities in Asia, a melting pot of cultures from across the archipelago.
industrial city on the eastern side of the capital, in the province of West Java.
southern suburb, with the campus of the University of Indonesia.
planned community west of Tangerang.
city/suburb in the west, including the largest airport of the country.
vast suburb including various planned communities with shopping malls and golf courses.
marine national park in Jakarta Bay.
busiest airport of Indonesia.
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