Jawa Timur
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Jawa Timur (East Java) is a province in the east of the island of Java, Indonesia.
It is the province with the second largest population in the country.
The capital is
#Surabaya, the second largest city in Indonesia and an important industrial and economic center (port, shipbuilding, textiles, food processing).
Area: ±48,000 km², including the island of
#Madura (connected via the Suramadu Bridge) and smaller islands such as Kangean.
Population and culture: Primarily Javanese and Madurese, largely Muslim (approx. 94%).
There are also Tengger (Hindu around Mount Bromo), Osing, and Chinese communities.
Nature and tourism — Known for dramatic volcanoes and landscapes:
#MountBromo (famous sunrise and sea of sand).
#KawahIjen (blue flames and sulfur mines).
#TumpakSewu Waterfall (often cited as one of the most beautiful in Indonesia).
Other volcanoes such as
#Semeru (highest on Java), national parks, and beaches.
Economy: One of the strongest provinces in Indonesia — industry, agriculture (rice, sugarcane, coffee), trade, and tourism.
In short: a mix of bustling cities, spectacular nature (volcanoes, waterfalls), and rich (Hindu-Buddhist) history with temples. Ideal for adventurous travelers!
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