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What is the state of Indonesia's new “green” capital Nusantara

Computer-generated design illustration of Indonesia's future presidential palace in East Kalimantan

Computer-generated design illustration of Indonesia's future presidential palace in East Kalimantan. Source: AFP / AFP PHOTO/NYOMAN NUARTA

It is meant to replace sinking Jakarta, which is stuck in smog, and suppose to become the new Indonesian capital. Outgoing President Joko Widodo wants to officially inaugurate the new sustainable metropolis of Nusantara later this month and thus crown his term of office. SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen has followed the construction of the capital from idea to implementation so far.



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