Java is the political, historical, cultural and administrative center of Indonesia. It is located between Sunda Bay and Sumatra and is the most populated island in the archipelago. Jungle occupies 30% of its territory.
The area of Java is 132 thousand square kilometers. From west to east, it stretches for almost 1000 kilometers. The peak of tourist activity is observed during the winter period, especially during the New Year and Christmas holidays. In general, the tropical climate with an average annual temperature of + 32 ° C allows you to enjoy your vacation at any time of the year. However, on individual islands there are different climatic conditions, therefore, there are 2 seasons: dry (March-October) and rainy (November-February). Air humidity is 75-95%.
The capital of the archipelago is the city of Jakarta. Here you can visit the Ujung-Kulon National Park, see the Krakatoa volcano. The city is located at the mouth of the Chilivung River in northwest Java. Jakarta has a population of 10 million, the city attracts tourists with quality restaurants, a variety of shops, unique examples of colonial architecture, and interesting museum exhibits.
The city of Yogyakarta on an island in the archipelago is considered the oldest city in Indonesia. It is famous for its Borobudur and Prambanan temple complexes, workshops, galleries, universities.
On the eastern side of the island is the city of Surabaya, where chemical, oil refining, machine-building and metal-working plants are concentrated. Until 1997, industrial production developed very rapidly in Surabaya. The main attractions of the city are the Mesjid Ampel shrine, the zoo, and the ancient port.
The island is divided into central, eastern and western provinces. International airlines offer flights to Jakarta via Singapore. From the capital of the archipelago to the cities of Surabaya and Yogyakarta can be reached in 1 hour.
