


There are at least 112 volcanoes here, of which 45 are active. Two smaller islands, Madura and Bali, almost touch the island of Java. Northwest of Java, across the Sunda Strait, lies the island of Sumatra. Christmas Island, which belongs to Australia, is located southwest of Java. In the south it is washed by the Indian Ocean. To the north of the island is the Java Sea, across which lies the island of Borneo. Java Island is located in Southeast Asia, in the southwestern part of the Indonesian archipelago. Temperatures are highest on the north coast, and much cooler in the mountains. The temperature on the island of Java does not fluctuate much, from a minimum of +23☌ to a maximum of +31☌. These are classic tropics with high rainfall, hot temperatures and high levels of humidity. And in Jakarta, and in other large cities, extra care should be taken. When heading to the island, be prepared that traffic can be chaotic and theft is the most common occurrence. The longest rivers in the country flow on the island - Solo and Brantas, their length is 600 km. Oil fields can be found off the northwest coast of Java. In Java, sugar cane plantations, rubber, tea, coffee, tobacco, cocoa, cinchona, corn, cassava, peanuts, soybeans, sweet potatoes and rice make up a significant part. The island is divided into the provinces of West Java, East Java and Central Java. Java is the epitome of a fast-paced society: beautiful countryside and filthy cities, tranquil rural landscapes and crazy traffic streets. It is not surprising that most of the major cities in Indonesia are located in Java.

Today, it is also at the centre of the Indonesian economy, producing everything from oil to automobiles. Its population is diverse, multilingual and increasingly urbanized.

Java is home to more people than any other island in the world. It is the fourth largest island in the Indonesian archipelago and the 12th largest island in the world. Despite the fact that the island of Java accounts for only 7% of the total area of Indonesia, it is home to approximately 56.7% of the country's population. This is where the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is located. Java is the most populous and most developed island in the Indonesian archipelago. Choose and book hotels on the island of Java.
