Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - There are many reasons why a country might\nmove its capital, ranging from managing population density and\nalleviating traffic congestion to reducing economic inequality. History\nrecords several countries around the world that have successfully\nrelocated their capitals, including Brazil and Australia.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, several countries are currently in the process of moving\ntheir capitals. Here is the list:<\/p>\n
Indonesia is moving its capital from Jakarta to Nusantara in East\nKalimantan. The relocation is being undertaken to mitigate various\nissues facing Jakarta, such as chronic congestion, flooding, land\nsubsidence, and the excessive concentration of economic activity on Java\nIsland. Nusantara is designed as a forest city, embracing a sustainable\ndevelopment concept with modern and environmentally friendly\ninfrastructure. The construction process is ongoing, and the relocation\nof government functions is being carried out gradually.<\/p>\n
The Egyptian government is gradually transferring government\nfunctions from Cairo to the New Administrative Capital, a new city built\napproximately 45 kilometres east of the current capital. Announced in\n2015, the project aims to reduce severe congestion, population density,\nand the pressure on Cairo\u2019s urban areas. In addition to serving as a\ngovernment hub, the new city is also designed as a modern business\ncentre. Several ministries and government agencies have already begun\noperating there, making it Egypt\u2019s primary administrative centre.<\/p>\n
Iran has also proposed moving its capital from Tehran to the Makran\nregion on the country\u2019s southeastern coast. This plan emerged because\nTehran faces various issues, including traffic congestion, air\npollution, earthquake risks, and high population density. Although it\nhas been a subject of government discussion, the project is still in the\nstudy phase and does not yet have a definite implementation\nschedule.<\/p>\n
South Korea is implementing a policy of government decentralisation\nby developing Sejong City, approximately 120 kilometres south of Seoul.\nSince its establishment in 2012, Sejong has become the location for\nvarious ministries and government agencies. However, Seoul remains the\nofficial capital of the country due to constitutional considerations.\nCurrently, Sejong functions as the administrative capital and continues\nto be developed as a smart city to encourage balanced regional\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
South Sudan has long planned to move its capital from Juba to\nRamciel, located in a more strategic position in the centre of the\ncountry. This plan was approved shortly after South Sudan gained\nindependence in 2011. The relocation is expected to strengthen national\nunity while reducing the pressure on the rapidly growing Juba. However,\nbudget constraints and political challenges have delayed the project,\nmeaning Juba remains the official capital for now.<\/p>\n
In general, these various capital relocation projects demonstrate the\nefforts of governments in various countries to address modern challenges\nthrough better urban planning. Despite facing different obstacles, the\nprimary goal remains the same: to build more effective, sustainable\ngovernment centres capable of supporting the needs of future\ngenerations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/5-countries-building-new-capitals-including-indonesias-ikn-1788400445", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }