The Nusantara Capital City (IKN)

Nusantara, officially Nusantara Capital City (Indonesian: Ibu Kota Nusantara, abbreviated IKN), will be the capital city of Indonesia. Located on the east coast of the island of Borneo, the city is founded on partial areas of East Kalimantan regencies of Kutai Kartanegara and Penajam North Paser. Nusantara is planned to be a special capital region at the provincial level, replacing Jakarta to save the city from overpopulation and land sinking. Nusantara is adjacent to the port city of Balikpapan, which serves as the main gateway to the new capital.

After being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction of the city began in 2022, starting with land clearing and creating access roads. The project is estimated to be worth Rp 523 trillion (US$35 billion) and will be fully finished in five phases until 2045, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of Indonesia. Phase 1, known as the "Main Governmental Area" zone, started in August 2022. Around 150,000 to 200,000 workers from around Indonesia participated in this project with an additional workforce around the Nusantara region to ensure the participation of local workers.

By the end of Joko Widodo's presidency, many buildings had been completed such as the State Palace, ministry offices, residential buildings, monuments and parks, as well as projects outside government budget such as hotels, hospitals, and PSSI training center. On 17 August 2024, Indonesia officially celebrated its Independence Day for the first time in Nusantara. Nusantara has attracted tourism, with daily visitors ranging between 3,000 and 5,000. The project continued during the presidency of Prabowo Subianto, who has allocated Rp 48.8 trillion (US$2.98 billion) for Phase 2 and has decided to include Nusantara as one of Indonesia's 2025–2029 National Strategic Projects. The city has an area of 2,561 square kilometres (989 sq mi) and a population of approximately 490,000 people.

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