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  Java (island) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Java (7° S 109° E) is in a chain of islands with Kalimantan (Borneo) to the north, Sumatra to the northwest, Bali to the east, Borneo to the northeast and Christmas Island to the south.
Java is almost entirely of volcanic origin; and contains no fewer than thirty-eight mountains of that conical form, which indicates their having at one time or another been active volcanoes.
Java is also the most densely-populated island in Indonesia, with nearly 60% of the overall population of the country residing there [1].
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Java   (1355 words)

  
 East Java - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
East Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur) is one of Indonesia's 32 provinces.
East Java has a history dating back centuries, with its famous kingdom of Singosari which is now a city, located near Malang.
The Majapahit kingdom originated from East Java, and the region was a part of the Mataram kingdom during its peak.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/East_Java   (644 words)

  
 Java. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
In Java are the republic’s capital and largest city, Jakarta, and the second and third largest cities, Surabaya and Bandung.
Java was a home of early humans (see human evolution); on it were found (1891) the fossilized remains of the so-called Java man, Pithecanthropus erectus.
The Sailendra dynasty (760–860 in Java) unified the Sumatran and Javan kingdoms and built in Java the magnificent Buddhist temple Borobudur.
www.bartleby.com /65/ja/Java.html   (810 words)

  
 East Java -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
East Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur) is one of (A republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions) Indonesia's (Click link for more info and facts about 32 provinces) 32 provinces.
People of East Java include ethnic Javanese, Madurese, and several minorities, such as (Any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system) Chinese, Indians, and Arabs.
The major religion in East Java is (The monotheistic religion of Muslims founded in Arabia in the 7th century and based on the teachings of Muhammad as laid down in the Koran) Islam.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/ea/east_java.htm   (806 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: East Java
Surabaya (formerly Soerabaja) is Indonesias second-largest city, and the capital of the province of East Java.
Mount Bromo and Tengger caldera, Semeru National Park, 7°56.355′ S 112°57.170′ E(alt 2500 m); located at east java (jawa timur) at the region of Probolinggo and Pasuruan, 70km from Surabaya the capital city of east java province.
East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur) Map of Kalimantan Kalimantan is the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/East-Java   (1801 words)

  
 INDONESIA TOURISM : EAST JAVA - HISTORY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Majapahit dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay peninsula and part of the Philippines, also establishing profitable trade relations with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam.
Parts of the Mahabarata epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform closer to an East Javanese philosophy and view of life, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art.
East Java's claim to fame in modern history is its vanguard role in the struggle for independence against colonial forces in 1945.
www.indonesia-tourism.com /east-java/history.html   (380 words)

  
 DEHATOUR - INFO EAST JAVA - Island Destination   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Parts of the Mahabarata epic were translated and reinterpreted to conform closer to the East Javanese outlook and philosophy, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art.
Aided by the Java Ballet performances against a backdrop of distant volcanoes, any traveler will be easily enthralled by the East Java experience, capturing the spirit of the province's culture and scenery.
East Java is also the most industrialized province in the nation.
www.dehatour.com /data/info_eastjava.htm   (2066 words)

  
 Java - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Java (Indonesian: Jawa) is an island in Indonesia.
Java is only Indonesia's fifth-largest island in size, but with over 110 million people, over 65% of the country's population, Java is the most populated island not only in Indonesia but the entire world.
In the province of East Java, 22% of the population is of Madurese descent.
wikitravel.org /en/Java   (679 words)

  
 Jave Hotels, Hotels in Java : Jakarta, Bandung, Central Java, Solo, Yogyakarta, East java and Bali hotels
East Java population almost 33.000.000 to be the most populated area in Indonesia.
The Province of East Java lies between 7° 12' and 8° 48' South latitude and stretches from 110° 52' to 114° 42' east longitude.
East Java is well known as the location of Mount Bromo, the desolate volcanic massif offering the most spectacular sunrise in Southeast Asia.
www.balitouring.com /hotel/java_hotel   (1361 words)

  
 Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - East Java has Indonesia's 6th largest volume of oil reserves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
29-06-04 East Java currently has the sixth largest volume of oil reserves in Indonesia and the potential can be increased to the fifth or even second largest if the quality of human resources supports the development of the oil and gas sector, an expert said.
"East Java has the potential of producing 240.4 mm bpd of oil and the volume could be increased to more than 500 mm bpd," president of the Indonesian Geologists' Association (IAGI) Dr Andang Bachtiar said after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the rector of Surabaya's Narotama University Djoko Soemadijo.
He said the success ratio of oil exploration in East Java was 45 % in 2000, 50 % in 2001, 73 % in 2002 and 71 % in 2003.
www.gasandoil.com /goc/news/nts42976.htm   (325 words)

  
 East Java tsunami   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
East Java Tsunami Simulation: A simulation of the East Java tsunami developed by Nobuya Horiuchi of the Disaster Control Research Center, Tohoku University, Japan.
Java time, June 3, 1994, a large earthquake occurred off the southeastern coast of Java near the east end of the Java Trench in the Indian Ocean.
Runup measured along the southeastern East Java coast ranged from 1-14 m, while runup measured along the southwestern coast of Bali ranged from 1-5 m.
www.geophys.washington.edu /tsunami/specialized/events/eastjava/eastjava.html   (398 words)

  
 About Java
Located on the northern coast of West Java, it is the centre of government, commerce and industry and as such has an extensive communications network with the rest of the country and the outside world.
Flanked by West and East Java, this province is centrally located on Java island with Semarang as its provincial capital situates on the northern coast.
Parts of the Mahabarata epic were translated and reinterpreted to conform closer to the East Javanese out-look and philosophy, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art.
www.ramatours.com /info-java.shtml   (1738 words)

  
 East Java
The West neighbor of Bali, across the small Strait of Bali, is the province of East Java, the eastern most province of Java.
To the West of East Java is the Province of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, to the South is the Indian Ocean, and to the North is Java Sea.
Mount Kawi: One of Java's sacred mountains with temples and sacred tombs of respected figures of the past.
www.indo.com /indonesia/eastjava.html   (684 words)

  
 Motorcycle Tours in East Java, Indonesia. Surabaya, Bromo, Malang, Baluran
Bali and NTB/NT The Majapahit dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay peninsula and part of the Philippines for hundreds of years.
Parts of the Mahabarata epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform to an East Javanese philosophy and view of life, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its temple art.
Located on the tip of East Java, just off the Surabaya-Banyuwangi mainroad, is dry country side of open forests and scrubland, bordered by marshes, swampy groves and white sand beaches.
www.agrisoft-systems.de /kawasaki/About_East_Java.htm   (1250 words)

  
 archipelaGo - East Java
Parts of the Mahabarata epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform with the East Javanese outlook and philosophy, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art.
Located at the eastern tip of East Java, just off the Surabaya-Banyuwangi main road, it is dry countryside of open forests and scrub land, bordered at the coast by marshes, swampy groves and white beaches.
Between Surabaya and Malang is the town of Singosari where remnants of the early 13th century Singosari Kingdom include a temple and two gigantic statues of guardians to what many believed to be the main gateway to the capital of the kingdom.
www.archipelago-emag.com /provinces/e-java/e-javatour.html   (1987 words)

  
 ipedia.com: East Java Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Jawa Timur (East Java) is one of the Indonesia's 28 provinces located on the eastern part of Java island.
According to the result of 2000 census, East Java ranks in second place for provincial population in Indonesia.
East Java hosts some famous universities in Indonesia, both owned by government or private universities.
www.ipedia.com /east_java.html   (622 words)

  
 East Java   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Majapahit dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay peninsula and part of the Philippines, also establishing profitable trade realtions with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam.
Parts of the Mahabarta epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform closer to an East Javanese philosophy and view of life, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its treasure of temple art.
Nevertheless, East Java has a variety of attractions, ranging from temple sites of beautiful, unspoiled beaches, awesome volcanoes, picturesque hilghland lakes, colourful marine gardens and fantastic wildlife reserves.
home.intekom.com /indonesian/ejava.html   (1272 words)

  
 EAST JAVA TSUNAMI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The shock was felt on east Java island and on Bali Island, but only awakened ten to twenty percent of the inhabitants on even the nearest coasts.
In east Java, most of the damage and casualties were concentrated in villages built inside pocket beaches with mild slope and bounded by large steep headlands.
The peak value was recorded on a steep hillside near a river mouth at the east side of the village.
www.usc.edu /dept/tsunamis/indonesia/java   (544 words)

  
 ECONOMY
East Java has the strongest potential for development in industry, service, and agriculture.
In cooperative affairs, East Java will attempt to establish a cooperative Province through a national campaign concerning cooperative awareness, and to set up an economic democracy on the village level.
East Java has unrealised potential in mining that could result in increased revenue.
debian.petra.ac.id /eastjava/economy   (378 words)

  
 JAVA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Java is the most populous of the many islands in Indonesia.
At 2392 meters, Bromo is not the highest peak on Java, but because of it's unique location and it's legends, it is certainly the most reputable.
There are many temples and artifacts in Central Java, but Borobudur is the key tourist attraction of the area.
www.geocities.com /TheTropics/Breakers/2808/java.html   (277 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Asia: Indonesia: Provinces: East Java: Travel and Tourism   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Wilds of East Java : between Bali-Yogya-Borobudur  · cached · East Java, with its capital city of Surabaya, is one of the Republic of Indonesia's twenty seven provinces occupying an area of some forty eight thousand square kilometres.
East Java Government Tourism Service  · Includes a city tour, calendar of events, and tourism information.
Pilgrimate Tours in Java  · cached · Most of the religious attractions in East Java are dominated by the influence of Islam which spreads the religions mostly followed by its people.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=216689   (541 words)

  
 ReliefWeb » Document Preview » At least 75 killed by floods in Indonesia's East Java
Thirteen people in Situbondo and 14 people in Sampang, a town on Madura island off the northern coast of East Java, have died since the last floods on January 29-30.
The other victims came from the East Java capital Surabaya and the towns of Besuki, Mojokerto, Lumajang and Sidorarjo.
The main highway linking Surabaya with Banyuwangi at the eastern tip of Java, where ferries leave for the resort island of Bali, was closed because of cracks discovered in a bridge just south of Situbondo, police there said.
www.reliefweb.int /rw/rwb.nsf/AllDocsByUNID/f1031fdf2bb7f7e249256b59002d0a7c   (348 words)

  
 Directory - Regional: Asia: Indonesia: Provinces: East Java: Business and Economy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
East Java is a major business and industrial centre.
East Java's business and economy is dominated by agriculture, mainly rice growing, industrial production, and general trading.
The Economy of East Java  · cached · General introductory information on the economic structure of the province.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=216052   (87 words)

  
 Welcome to Java
There are several ethnicities native to Java, from the Betawi people on the Western end of the island, to the Sunda people in the center of West Java, the Javanese, spread all over the island, and the Maduranese in the island of Madura off the coast of Surabaya.
P.E. was not alone; the island of Java is remarkably rich in fossil remains of homo erectus, the ancestors of modern mankind believed to roam the island around 1.6 million to 250 thousand years ago.
These two empires, as well as dozens of other little kingdoms in Java, and interacting with the many waves of external influences coming from religious and trader cultures from Persia, China, and Europe, have left legacies of deep culture and tradition in Java and its people.
www.indo.com /indonesia/java.html   (424 words)

  
 Demetrius at The Australian National University: Item 1885/42592   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This paper examines the development of manufacturing in East Java in comparison with other major industrial provinces in Indonesia, with a focus on employment, output and investment in the pre-and-post crisis periods.
East Java’s ‘winner’ and ‘loser’ industries and the geographical distribution of manufacturing in the province are described.
The paper attempts to account for manufacturing patterns in East Java in terms of infrastructure constraints, the investment climate, access to finance and the relationship between central, provincial and local governments, following the advent of regional autonomy.
hdl.handle.net /1885/42592   (175 words)

  
 Alexander's Gas & Oil Connections - Expert encourages East Java about its natural resources   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
07-11-04 Indonesia's East Java province is estimated to have a 250 mm barrel oil reserve and 4 tcf natural gas reserve, an expert said.
He said that the lack of an oil and gas community in East Java is due to the fact that many oil exploration companies are based in Jakarta even if they conduct explorations in the province.
He expressed hope that academicians would be able to encourage the local people to be aware of their natural resources and actively take part in making decisions and managing the province's oil andgas reserves.
www.gasandoil.com /goc/news/nts44772.htm   (204 words)

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