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Nusantara, Indonesia's forthcoming capital city, is under development in East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, aiming to replace Jakarta as the nation's administrative center. Initiated in 2019 under President Joko Widodo, the relocation addresses Jakarta's challenges, including severe congestion, pollution, and land subsidence.
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Sejong City, established in 2012, is South Korea’s planned administrative capital, designed to decongest Seoul and promote balanced national development. Located 120 km south of Seoul, it was created to house government agencies and public institutions, reducing reliance on the overcrowded capital. The city features smart infrastructure, green spaces,
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Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital since 1997, is a planned city that symbolizes the country’s modernization and economic ambition. Renamed Nur-Sultan from 2019 to 2022 before reverting to Astana, it was designed to be Kazakhstan’s political, financial, and cultural center, replacing Almaty. Master-planned by Kisho Kurokawa, the city features
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Putrajaya, Malaysia’s planned administrative capital, was developed in the 1990s to relieve congestion in Kuala Lumpur and create a modern government hub. Located 25 km south of Kuala Lumpur, it features grand government buildings, wide boulevards, and extensive green spaces, with 68% of its area dedicated to parks, lakes,
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Cairo’s New Administrative Capital is Egypt’s most ambitious urban project, designed to relieve congestion in Cairo and create a modern government and business hub. Located 45 km east of Cairo, the city spans 700 square kilometers and is set to house 6.5 million people. It features a
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Xiong’an New Area is China’s most ambitious new city project since Shenzhen, designed to relieve congestion in Beijing and promote high-tech, green urbanism. Announced in 2017, it is planned to house 2.5 million people and serve as a model for smart, low-carbon cities. Located about 100 km