Central Java Province, as one of the
Indonesia tourist destination areas, offers various
kinds of tourist attractions whether natural, cultural,
or man made features. Central Java 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).
The very
first Moslem kingdom on the island was founded in 1511
at Demak, about 40 km from Semarang. Today Demak is a sleepy little
town, however, its glory of the past is still visible from
one of the major relics, which is still well preserved.
The Grand Mosque, a quaint blend of Hindu and Islamic
architecture, still honored and worshipped by Javanese
pilgrims.
Surakarta, better known as Solo, is the cradle of
Javanese culture in the province. TV courts of Solo
embody the noble value that the Javanese attach to grace
and refinement, with majestic ceremonies and royal
festivals still held with great pomp and circumstance.
Although no longer the seat of power it once was, descendants of
the royal houses of Solo are regarded as leaders of, Javanese
culture and traditions, upholding standards of
sophistication and conduct
The rich and
fertile plains of the region support an enormous
population of over 30 million people. The low land plains
are found alongside the northern beaches. The high land plains are
found in the Center of Central Java with mountains
stretching lengthwise from the west to the east with a
line of mountains, such as Mount Slamet (3,428 m), Mount
Perahu (2,585 m), Mount Sindoro (3,135 m) Mount Sumbing
(3,321 m), Mount Merapi (3,142 m), Mount Ungaran (2,050
m). Near the border with East Java Province is Mount Lawu (3,265
m), while on the northern side there is Mount Muria (1,602 m).
At the feet of these mountains will find pleasant and
cool highland plains with beautiful panoramas such as
Baturaden, the Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng,
Tawangmangu, Solo, etc. Apart from these mountains there
are some small mountains and lime mountains. The Biggest Rivers
found in the Central Java are Serayu River, with its source
from the Dieng Plateau and "Bengawan Solo" River.
History
Since the
7th century, there was a lot of Kingdom, which emerged
in Central Java. Kalingga Buddha Kingdom of Jepara,
ruled by Queen Shima emerged in 674. The colonization by the Dutch
lasted for about 350 years March 9, 1942. The Japanese
occupation forces landed in Indonesia for 3,5 years. The
August 17th, 1945 the Indonesian people proclaimed
their independence to the world. Nowadays, Central Java
territory is administratively a province, which was
established under the law No. 10/1950.
History
oozes from every corner of Central Java, an area rich in
a culture and tradition cumulated from a powerful Hindu
and Buddhist past and more recent Islamic influences. Under
the Sailendra and old Mataram kings, the Hindu Javanese culture
flourished between the 8th and 10th centuries. It was
during this pinnacle of power that Java's most
remarkable religious monuments were built; Borobudur,
the biggest and most magnificent monument to Mahayana
Buddhism in the world; the enormous Hindu temple complex
of Prambanan, dedicated to Shiva and built by the rulers of the
Sanjaya Dynasty, and the ancient site of the oldest Hindu
temples in Java on the magnificent, heights of the Dieng
Plateau. All of these and more are testimony to the
ancient power and influence of the region. The first
Islamic kingdom in Java saw its beginnings in 1511 in
Demak, not far from the capital, Semarang. Here one can
find one of the province's greatest Islamic structures, the Grand
Mosque of Demak, which has said to be built in a single night
by one of the nine early leaders of Islam in Java.
Symbolic of the way the new faith was introduced, the
mosque displays a curious combination of Islamic and
Hindu architectural influences and is still revered and
worshipped in by Javanese pilgrims who regularly visit
the area.
Surakarta,
better known as Solo, is the cradle of Javanese culture
in the province. The courts of Solo illustrate the noble
value that the Javanese attach to grace and refinement,
with majestic ceremonies and royal festivals still held with great
pomp and circumstance. Although no longer the seats of power
they once were, the courts of Solo are still regarded
as the bearers of values, which the Javanese have
treasured for generations. Descendants of the royal
houses are regarded as leaders of Javanese culture and
traditions, which uphold standards of sophistication and bearing.
Two major
seaports are also to be noted, providing national and
international outlets for the province's agricultural
and industrial products; Tanjung Emas on the northern coast on the
Java Sea, and Cilacap, a natural ocean port in the Indian
Ocean, in the southern part of the province.
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
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.
The wide area of this province is 34,206 sq. km.
Administration
A governor as a high rank heads Central Java province; Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Bupati (Regent) and municipalities head the regency by Walikota (Mayor). The regencies and municipalities divided into district headed by Camat and district divided into villages headed by Lurah or Kepala Desa.
A governor as a high rank heads Central Java province; Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Bupati (Regent) and municipalities head the regency by Walikota (Mayor). The regencies and municipalities divided into district headed by Camat and district divided into villages headed by Lurah or Kepala Desa.
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.
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).
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
Java language with various dialects is the daily language used by most of Central Java people but Bahasa Indonesia as mother tongue
People
The people of Central Java will welcome all of the tourists with hospitable and friendly. The population is about 30.7 million (based on census in 2002) or about 896 persons per square kilometer with living as farmer, trader, and official government. Besides original tribe, some foreign tribes stay here such as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is representing traditional clothes wearied by woman..
The people of Central Java will welcome all of the tourists with hospitable and friendly. The population is about 30.7 million (based on census in 2002) or about 896 persons per square kilometer with living as farmer, trader, and official government. Besides original tribe, some foreign tribes stay here such as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is representing traditional clothes wearied by woman..
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