Overview of Java Island

Java is an island in Indonesia with a population of 136 million, this island is densely populated islands in the world and is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. The island is inhabited by 60% of Indonesia's population. The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is located in western Java. Much of Indonesian history took place on the island. Java used to be a center of some Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms, Islamic sultanates, the Dutch East Indies colonial administration, as well as the center of Indonesia's independence movement. The island is a very large impact on the social, political, economic and Indonesia.

Java is an island that is largely formed from volcanic activity, is the thirteenth largest island in the world, and the fifth largest in Indonesia. Rows of volcanoes forming the ranks that stretched from east to west island. There are three main language on the island, but the majority of the population uses the Java language. Java language is the mother tongue of 60 million people in Indonesia, and most of the speakers dwelt on the island of Java. Most residents are bilingual, speaking both as Indonesia first or second language. Most of the inhabitants of Java are Muslim, but there are various religions, beliefs, religions, ethnic groups, and cultures on this island.

The island is administratively divided into four provinces, namely West Java, Central Java, East Java and Banten, as well as two special areas of Jakarta and Yogyakarta.