Central Java Facts for Kids

Central Java is a province in Indonesia. It is on the island of Java.

People

The government reported that 35,557,249 people lived in Central Java Province in 2015.

Fossil of the Java Man, found in Sangiran, Sragen Regency
A painting by G.B. Hooijer (c. 1916–1919) reconstructing the scene of Borobudur during its heyday.
The shattered kingdom, Mataram in 1830, after the Java War.
Landscape of the Serayu River Valley, with Mount Slamet in the background.
Mount Sindoro and Mount Sumbing viewed from the Dieng Pleteau.
Beach in Karimunjawa Island, Jepara Regency
Lake Rawa Pening in Semarang Regency
Administrative map of Central Java
Languages of Java
Batik Lasem, incorporating both Javanese and Chinese influence
Javanese dancers performing the Ramayana epic
Javanese gamelan ensemble performance during traditional Javanese style wedding ceremony
Tea plantation in Kaligua, Brebes
Rice fields in Kejoran, Magelang Regency. Farming is one of the most important sector in Central Java.
Borobudur Temple, located in Central Java, Indonesia.
The Demak Great Mosque, built in the 15th century.
Menara Kudus Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia.
Blenduk Church, Semarang. Built in 1753, it is the oldest church in the province.
Sam Poo Kong Chinese Temple, in Semarang
Statue of Buddha Vihara Buddhagaya Watugong, Semarang
Nasi Gudeg, mostly found in Yogyakarta and Surakarta
Nasi Liwet Solo
Soto Kudus
Lumpia Semarang
Tempe Goreng
Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang
Trains in Kroya Station, Cilacap Regency
Becak lining up in Surakarta street
Port of Karimun Jawa