Java Tourism or Java Island, as one of the Indonesia tourist destination areas, offers
various kinds of tourist attractions whether natural, cultural, or man made
features. Mostly for tourist coming to Central Java because is located exactly
in the middle of Java Island. It borders with West Java Province in the western
part, while in the eastern part borders with East Java Province. On the part of
the southern side lies also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region. Central
Java is the island's cultural, geographic, and historic heartland. Universities,
dance schools, pottery, handicrafts, textiles and carving, give to the region a
rich culture and interesting shopping. This is also the place of the famous
Javanese temples of Borobudur. But it is not the only ones to be noted; Dieng
plateau and Sukuh temple are worth a visit. Performing arts is still widely
practiced, and traditional dance dramas (Wayang Orang) or shadow puppets
(Wayang Kulit) performances are easy to find. Mountains cross the entire
central portion of the province. The cool slopes contain numerous hill resorts
(Tawangmangu, Kaliurang, Sarangan).
Geographically
Central Java
is located between 5o 40' and 8o 30' South Latitude and between 108o 30' and
111o 30' East Longitude. This province is bordered by:
- North side: Java Sea
- South side: Indian Ocean and
the Special Territory of Yogyakarta
- West side: West Java Province
- East side: East Java Province
Wide Area
The wide
area of this province is 34,206 sq. km.
Climate
The average
temperature of this area is 21o - 32o C with rainy season on October to April
and dry season on April to October.
Religion
The Freedom
of embrace religion is fully guaranteed by government. Islam is a greatest
number among the five recognized religions (Moslem, Protestant, Catholic,
Buddha and Hindu).
Language
Java
language with various dialects is the daily language used by most of Central
Java people but Bahasa Indonesia as mother tongue.
