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Which of the following country has decided to change its capital to Nusantara in January 2022?

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Indonesia

Indonesia's Capital Move to Nusantara

In January 2022, the country of Indonesia officially decided to proceed with changing its capital city. This major governmental shift involves relocating the capital from Jakarta to a newly planned city named Nusantara.

The decision was formalized and announced, marking a significant step in Indonesia's national development strategy. Nusantara is being built on the island of Borneo, in the East Kalimantan province.

Understanding the Capital Relocation

The move from Jakarta, the current densely populated capital, is driven by several critical factors:

  • Overcrowding: Jakarta suffers from severe overpopulation, straining infrastructure and public services.
  • Environmental Issues: The city faces significant environmental challenges, including major traffic congestion, air pollution, and critical land subsidence, as parts of it are sinking rapidly due to excessive groundwater extraction.
  • Economic Distribution: Relocating the capital aims to promote more balanced economic growth across Indonesia's vast archipelago, reducing the dominance of Java island where Jakarta is located.

The project, initiated with the decision in January 2022, represents a long-term vision for a more sustainable and strategically located administrative center. Therefore, Indonesia is the correct answer regarding the country changing its capital to Nusantara.

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