Batavia was the previous name of which of these cities?

Reminds me of Bavaria, a German State

The north and west coasts of Australia were well known to the Dutch sailors plying the spice route,well before Capt. Cook's time. Look up 'The wreck of the Batavia ' for a fascinating, if gruesome, part of Australia's history.

I didn't know any of this!

Russia just had a good day!!