Map showing the location of Central Java in Indonesia

Central Java (Jawa Tengah; [1]), including the Yogyakarta Special Region, covers the central third of the island of Java, Indonesia.

Cities

• Semarang — the capital
• Yogyakarta — a city and semi-autonomous sultanate
• Solo (Surakarta)
• Magelang
• Purwokerto
• Tegal

Other destinations

The temple of Borobudur

Candi Lara Jonggrang, Prambanan

• Borobudur — the world's largest Buddhist monument
• Karimunjawa — a marine park of 27 islands off the beaten track
• Prambanan — a collection of mighty Hindu temples

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By plane

The main transport hubs for tourists are Yogyakarta and Solo, both well connected with domestic flights (and a few international ones) and within easy striking distance of the main attractions of Borobudur and Prambanan. Provincial capital Semarang also has a major domestic airport.

By train

Purwokerto, Yogyakarta, Solo and Semarang are connected to other cities with intensive railway service, providing various classes of accommodation for all budgets. Central Java cities often have more than one railway station, a legacy of the many private railway lines during the colonial era.

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