Tea Leaves
The world’s most populous city may be sinking, but residents love its bustle
Kids play soccer in an alley in Jakarta. In a city of 42 million people, finding company is rarely a problem. © Getty Images
According to a recent United Nations report, Jakarta has overtaken Tokyo as the world’s most populous city, with a staggering 42 million residents in its metropolitan area, compared with 33 million in the Japanese capital.