Central Java

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Central Java (Indonesian: Jawa Tengah) is a province of Indonesia. The administrative capital is Semarang.

It lies on the island of Java, between the provinces of East Java and West Java. Historically and culturally, Yogyakarta is also a part of the Central Java region, but it is a separate political entity.

Some regions in Central Java such as Surakarta (Solo) and Banyumasan have their own special identity based on their history, culture and language/dialect and traditions.

The population of Central Java is 30,851,144 (2000 census), making it the third most-populous province in Indonesia.

There are many cities and towns in Central Java, such as Ambarawa, Banjar Negara, Banyumas, Batang, Blora, Boyolali, Brebes, Cilacap, Demak, Grobogan, Jepara, Kajen, Karang Anyar, Kebumen, Kendal (not to be confused with a town in England), Klaten, Kudus, Magelang, Mungkid, Pati, Pekalongan, Pemalang, Purbalingga, Purwodadi, Purwokerto, Purworejo, Rembang, Salatiga, Semarang, Slawi, Sragen, Sukoharjo, Surakarta, Tegal, Temanggung, Wonogiri, Wonosobo.