Java

Java is an island in Indonesia and the most populated island in the world. More than 150 million people live there. Java has dozens of active volcanoes, ancient temples, and bustling cities. The island is the political, economic, and cultural center of Indonesia.

Land and People

Over 150 million people live on Java, making it one of the most crowded places on Earth. Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, is on the northern coast. The island has about 45 volcanoes and rich volcanic soil that is great for farming. Rice paddies cover much of the countryside.

Culture and Fun Facts

Borobudur on Java is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, built over 1,200 years ago. Java is where coffee was first widely grown, and the word 'java' became slang for coffee. The island has a rich tradition of batik art, shadow puppet shows, and gamelan music. Mount Bromo is one of the most famous volcanoes in the world.

Fun Facts

• Java is the most populated island in the world, with over 150 million people.
• The word 'java' became slang for coffee because Java was one of the first places to grow coffee beans commercially.
• Borobudur temple on Java has over 500 Buddha statues and 2,672 relief panels.

Did You Know?

The word 'java' is used as slang for coffee because the island of Java was one of the first places in the world to grow coffee for export. Coffee from Java has been famous since the 1600s.