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The most developed island in the Indonesian archipelago, Java exhibits all the characteristics of an Asian society experiencing rapid transition: great wealth and equal squalor; beautiful open country and filthy cities; tranquil rural scenes and streets choked with traffic.
Travel Warning: Volcanoes
Mt Merapi in Central Java and Mt Kelud in East Java are highly active volcanoes. Travellers should always check news sources for any heightened activity before visiting these areas.
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Population
128,000,000
Currency
Name: Rupiah
Code: IDR
Symbol: Rp
Electrical Plugs
127/230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Indonesian
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+62
Weights & Measures
Metric
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