the sinking or settling of land, often caused by human activities such as excessive groundwater extraction, which can increase the risk of flooding

a city with global influence, important in the world economy through finance, trade, culture and communication

the difference between the birth rate and the death rate of a population; occurs when the birth rate is higher than the death rate

Location and importance of Jakarta

Geography

Social opportunities associated with urban growth

Economic opportunities associated with urban growth

Challenges associated with urban growth: housing

Challenges associated with urban growth: people and the economy

Challenges associated with urban growth: environmental issues

Urban planning: improving quality of life for the urban poor in Jakarta

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'top-down' strategies

Strategies for achieving sustainability: 'bottom-up' strategies

This unit teaches pupils about the development, importance and characteristics of Jakarta, an emerging country/NEE. Pupils will study the opportunities and challenges associated with the growth of the city, considering issues such as housing, services, the environment and sustainability.

Jakarta: case study of a major city in a Newly Emerging Economy

City with global economic and cultural role

it has the highest population in the world

it plays a major global role in trade and finance

Jakarta is a ‘world city’ mainly because:

What is one effect of excessive groundwater extraction in Jakarta?

It also has global trade and transport links

Why is it incorrect to say Jakarta is only important because it's the capital?

Match the keywords and their definitions.

What is one reason Jakarta has grown so quickly?

Many people in Jakarta live in {{}} settlements.

What is a main problem caused by Jakarta’s rapid urban growth?

Which of these is an example of informal work in Jakarta?

Starter Quiz