Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta (also Jogjakarta or Jogja) is a city and province on the island of Java, Indonesia. It is the only province in Indonesia that is still formally governed by a precolonial Sultanate, the Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat. The city is known as a center of classical Javanese fine art and culture such as batik, ballet, drama, music, poetry and puppet shows. It is also famous as a center for Indonesian higher education.

The province

The Yogyakarta region stretches from the south coast of the island to the mountains, most notably the peak of Mount Merapi.

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Common destinations out of the city include the beaches at Parangtritis, the mountain resort town of Kaliurang at the base of Merapi, and the Hindu temples of Prambanan and adjacent antiquities.

Related Topics:
Parangtritis - Kaliurang - Hindu - Prambanan

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The Buddhist temple of Borobudur is often associated with and visited from Yogyakarta, although it is located on the province of Central Java.

Related Topics:
Buddhist - Borobudur - Central Java

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