Central Java

Central Java, including the Yogyakarta Special Region, covers the central third of the island of Java, Indonesia. Indonesian is the official language of education and business. The majority of Central Java's population also speak Javanese, a related but mutually incomprehensible language.

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Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta— despite the official spelling, the name is usually pronounced and not uncommonly written Jogjakarta or just Jogja — … Yogyakarta Travel Guide »
Semarang
Semarang is the capital of Central Java in Indonesia. Semarang Travel Guide »
Borobudur
Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa and temple complex in Central Java, Indonesia dating from the 8th century, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Borobudur Travel Guide »
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Solo
Solo the short name for Surakarta, is a major city in Central Java, Indonesia. Together with Yogyakarta, these two cities are … Solo Travel Guide »
Prambanan
Prambanan is a complex of ancient Hindu temples in Central Java, Indonesia. Prambanan Travel Guide »
Purwokerto is a sleepy little town located in the Central Java province, Indonesia. Purwokerto Travel Guide »
Magelang is a city in Central Java. Magelang Travel Guide »
Wonosobo
Wonosobo is a small regency and city in Central Java, Indonesia. Wonosobo lies between 2 mountains, Mount Sindoro and Mount … Wonosobo Travel Guide »
Mount Merapi
Mount Merapi is a volcano in Central Java, looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo. Mount Merapi Travel Guide »
Salatiga is a town in Central Java, Indonesia. It is known for its cool weather and the Merbabu volcano. Salatiga Travel Guide »
Karimunjawa is a chain of 27 islands north of Semarang, off the coast of Central Java, Indonesia. Karimunjawa Travel Guide »
Dieng Plateau
The Dieng Plateau is an upland volcanic plain in Central Java, famous for its scenery and ancient Hindu temples. Dieng Plateau Travel Guide »
Kopeng is a small town in Central Java. Kopeng Travel Guide »
Ambarawa is a small town in Central Java. Ambarawa Travel Guide »
Bandungan is a small town/ district in Central Java. Bandungan Travel Guide »
Kudus is a city in Central Java. Kudus Travel Guide »
Wonogiri is a town in the southeastern part of Central Java, Indonesia. Wonogiri Travel Guide »
Tegal is a city in Central Java Tegal Travel Guide »
Cilacap is a regency and port town on the south coast of Central Java. Cilacap Travel Guide »
Parangtritis is a beach village close to Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Parangtritis Travel Guide »
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Central Java Travel Guide is based on Central Java by Burmesedays, Jim Nicholson, Aine Hickey, Jhon Erickson Ginting, Nick Roux, Jani Patokallio, Colin Jensen, iGuide and others. Central Java Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.