Jakarta began in a small port at the mouth of Ciliwung River about 500 years ago. For centuries this port city later developed into a bustling center of international trade. Initial knowledge about Jakarta raised slightly through the various inscriptions found in the airport area. The Information About The City until the early arrival of European explorers can be said very little.
In the early 16th century The European Authors mentions a town named Kalapa, which seems to be the main airport named for a Hindu kingdom of Sunda, capital of Pajajaran, located about 40 miles inland, near the town of Bogor for now. The Portuguese are the first Europeans who came to the Sunda Kalapa. Until then The city was then attacked by Fatahillah, a young man that came from a kingdom which is adjacent to Sunda Kalapa. on 12 June 1527 Fatahilah changed the name Sunda kalapa into Jayakarta, which is now celebrated as the birthday of the city of Jakarta until the late 16th century the Dutch people came and changed the name Jayakarta to Batavia. Natural state of swampy Batavia similar to the Netherlands, their homeland. They also build canals to protect Batavia from the threat of flooding.
During the Japanese occupation (1942-1945), Batavia's name changed again to Jakarta. On August 17, 1945 Ir. Sukarno read the Proclamation of Independence of Indonesia in Jakarta and the Red and White Flag was unfurled for the first time although in reality the sovereignty of Indonesia was officially recognized in 1949. At that time Indonesia is also a member of the United Nations (UN)In 1966, Jakarta acquire the official name of the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. This prompted the pace of development of government buildings and embassies of friendly countries. The rapid development requires a master plan to regulate the growth of the city. Since 1966, Jakarta grown steadily into a modern metropolis. Cultural richness following a dynamic growth is a significant contribution to Jakarta to be one of the leading metropolis in the 21st century.
