One of the most prominent islands of Indonesia, Java, is the 5th largest island in the world with a population of over 114 million people.
Languages
Javanese, Sudanese and Madurese are the three primary languages spoken here.
Religion
The vast majority of the population is Muslim but there are also Buddhists, Christians and Hindus.
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History of Java
Early settlers came to Java some 3,000 years ago from Vietnam and Southern China, bringing with them their culture, language and technology. These early settlers were talented in the art of irrigation so they started growing rice, which is still the major agricultural crop of Java.
After being ruled by the Indians, Sudanese, Arabs, Europeans and Japanese, Java’s independence came after World War II. The Arabs taught them Islam, which is why the majority of the population of Java is Muslim (approximately 92% of the total population). Besides its historically rich background that has gifted it with many temples and palaces, Java is the center of all the political and economic activities of Indonesia. Jakarta, the capitol of Indonesia located in West Java. |
East, West and Central Java
The long, slender island of Java has three large provinces – East, West and Central Java.
East Java is the most scenic as it has most of the mountain ranges and has the country’s best hill resorts. It is Indonesia’s 27th province and has an area of 48,000 kilometers (29,760 miles).
The country’s capitol is located in West Java. Additionally, West Java includes Bandung, the Royal City of Cirebon, Pangandarn (which is famous for its beaches) and across the islands western corner is the volcanic island of Krakatau.
The remains of the rulers of the past, their palaces, temples (which are the world’s best tourist attraction) are found in Central Java. The array of volcanoes stretches around Java forming the island’s backbone. Java, Indonesia is rich in its cultural heritage, breath-taking scenic views, beaches, hill resorts and handicrafts.
Java Tourism:
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Java one out of 17,000 islands of Indonesia, which houses the Indonesia’s Capital “Jakarta”, and is the world’s 13th largest island.
Java is the 5th most populated place in the world. Covering an area of 132,000 KM. Java has a population of 114 million people.
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Java Discount Hotels |
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| Be sure that you make your hotel reservation prior to your arrival in Java, Indonesia so that you can avail the discounts being offered by the hotel operators in Java. Numerous Java discount hotels can be found by simply requesting your travel agent to book to you in a good Java Discount Hotel. |
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