Javanese

The approximately 90 million Javanese form the largest ethnic group in Indonesia.

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They come from the island of Java and are especially found in the provinces of Central Java and East Java. Most of them lives in the provinces of Banten, Jakarta and West Java.

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Javanese people uses Javanese language in everyday speech. In one poll held at the beginning of the 1990s, approximately 12% of Javanese used Indonesian, around 18% used both Javanese and Indonesian and the rest used Javanese.

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Javanese related Images and Photos (experimental)

Javanese Dancer in a Seated Pose

Javanese Dancer Performing the Female Style in a Seated Pose