| Java | |
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Location  | |
| State | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Surface | 138,793 km² |
| Inhabitants | 145.000.000 (2015) |
Java is an island ofIndonesia.
To know
It is an island of volcanic origin; 121 volcanoes have been counted on its surface.
Territories and tourist destinations
Western Java (Jawa Barat) - Includes the massive urban sprawl of Jakarta, south of Bandung in the hills. It includes Anyer, Bandung, Bekasi, Bogor, Ciamis, Cianjur, Cirebon, Depok, Garut, Jakarta, Kampung Naga, Kepulauan Seribu National Park, Mount Halimun Salak National Park, Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, Tasikmalaya, Tangerang, Ujung Kulon National Park, the province of Banten and the area of Puncak.
Central Java (Jawa Tengah) - The charming Yogyakarta and significant ancient temples in the archaeological sites of Borobudur is Prambanan. It also includes Cilacap, Dieng Plateau, Jepara, Karimun Java, Kendal, Magelang, Mount Merapi, Parangtritis, Purwokerto, Salatiga, Semarang, Surakarta (or Only), Tegal.
East Java (Jawa Timur) — Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia, and breathtaking volcanic landscapes. In addition to the island of Madura includes: Baluran National Park, Banyuwangi, Batu, Blitar, Bojonegoro, Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, Jember, Madiun, Malang, Pacitan, Probolinggo.
Urban centers
- Bandung - Founded by the Dutch in the 18th century, Bandung, constitutes a valid alternative to stay for those who do not feel able to face the chaos and the heat of Jakarta.
- Bogor - The ancient capital of the Sunda Kingdom
- Cirebon - Fishing port on the north coast which was the capital of an independent Muslim kingdom.
- Jakarta - Capital ofIndonesia, Jakarta it is a chaotic city of 30,000,000 inhabitants, quite intimidating for potential tourists.
- Malang - City of the eastern plateau, Malang it has been renowned for its healthy climate since the time of Dutch rule.
- Semarang - Port and university town with vestiges of the colonial era.
- Only (Surakarta) - Traditional city not far from the most famous Yogyakarta.
- Surabaya - Large modern city and port on the east coast.
- Yogyakarta - Traditional center of Javanese culture, Yogyakarta it makes an ideal base for excursions to the archaeological sites of Borobudur and Prambanan.
Other destinations
- Anyer - Small port on the west coast from where boats leave for the island of Anak Krakatoa (the daughter of Krakatoa), formed in 1927 following the explosion of the homonymous volcano.
- Borobudur - Extraordinary archaeological site of colossal Buddhist temples of the 9th century AD, compared in size to the pyramids of Giza.
- Gedung Songo - Ruins of a 9th century Hindu temple.
- Madura - Island off the beaten path, famous for bull racing.
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park - Spectacular volcanic landscapes among vast sandy expanses.
- Baluran National Park - Landscapes similar to the African savannah and mangrove forests that offer shelter to a rich fauna.
- Mount Halimun-Salak National Park - 400 km² rainforests on the slopes and flanks of the Salak and Halimun mountains.
- Ujung Kulon National Park - Park at the north-western end of the island also including the volcanic archipelago of Krakatoa.
- Prambanan - Complex of over 200 Hindu temples about 18 km from Yogyakarta.
- Sukamade - Virgin coast where sea turtles lay their eggs.
