Merdeka Square
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Merdeka Square is a vast central public square in Jakarta, Indonesia, best known as the site of the National Monument (Monas) and a focal point for national ceremonies and public gatherings.
Statements (72)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
public square
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urban park ⓘ |
| area | about 75 hectares ⓘ |
| centralMonumentHeight | approximately 132 meters ⓘ |
| climate | tropical monsoon climate region ⓘ |
| country | Indonesia ⓘ |
| governedBy | Jakarta city government NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAccessibility |
accessible by Jakarta MRT via nearby stations
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near commuter rail at Gambir Station ⓘ served by TransJakarta bus routes ⓘ |
| hasCoordinateRegion |
Southeast Asia
NERFINISHED
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Southern Hemisphere NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
flagpoles
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footpaths ⓘ fountains ⓘ large open lawn ⓘ parking areas ⓘ sports and recreation areas ⓘ surrounding roads ⓘ tree-lined perimeter ⓘ |
| hasFormerName |
King’s Square
NERFINISHED
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Koningsplein NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLandmark |
Arjuna Wijaya statue
NERFINISHED
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Gambir Station NERFINISHED ⓘ Immanuel Church Jakarta NERFINISHED ⓘ Istiqlal Mosque NERFINISHED ⓘ Jakarta Cathedral NERFINISHED ⓘ Merdeka Palace NERFINISHED ⓘ Monas NERFINISHED ⓘ National Gallery of Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ National Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ National Museum of Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ Presidential Palace of Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasMonument |
Monas
NERFINISHED
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National Monument NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNameMeaning | Freedom Square NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRecreationUse |
community sports
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weekend family outings ⓘ |
| hasRoadAround |
Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat
NERFINISHED
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Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan NERFINISHED ⓘ Jalan Medan Merdeka Timur NERFINISHED ⓘ Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasSecurityRole | site for state security deployments during major events ⓘ |
| hasTourismRole |
iconic landmark of Jakarta
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major tourist attraction in Jakarta ⓘ |
| historicalEra | Dutch colonial period ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Central Jakarta
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Gambir NERFINISHED ⓘ Jakarta NERFINISHED ⓘ Jakarta city center NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyBuilding |
Bank Indonesia Museum
NERFINISHED
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Jakarta City Hall NERFINISHED ⓘ Merdeka Palace NERFINISHED ⓘ Ministry offices of Indonesia ⓘ State Secretariat of Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| renamedAfter | Indonesian independence ⓘ |
| shape | roughly square ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Indonesian independence
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Jakarta as national capital ⓘ national unity ⓘ |
| timeZone | Western Indonesia Time NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Indonesian Independence Day celebrations
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cultural events ⓘ festivals ⓘ jogging and exercise ⓘ military parades ⓘ national ceremonies ⓘ political rallies ⓘ public gatherings ⓘ recreational activities ⓘ |
| UTCOffset | +7 ⓘ |
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