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One nation's solution to overcrowding: Carve a new capital out of the jungle
NUSANTARA, Indonesia — Like many of the world’s megacities, Jakarta has mega-problems. Two-hour commutes are a way of life. Air pollution is a serious health hazard. Drinking water is running out. On top of all that, the longtime Indonesian capital — …