Java the king of island

Of all 17.000 islands that make up Indonesia, Java is king. It may not have the beaches of Bali, the jungles of Kalimantan or remoteness of Papua, but it's the heart of the country, a heart with more drive and energy than any other island in this vast archipelago. With 120 million peopel crammed into an area half the size of Great Britain, Java is one populated place. And with unfathomable human resources. its's now nonder that the nation's political and economic past, present and future are decided within its shores. For many Indonesia quite simply begins and ends with Java
Jakarta, the capital, is colossal metropolish with all the prombels of a city vastly over stretched, it won't grab ur attention for long unless you're a mad shopper or uber - ubanite. But the rest of the island has offerings that shouldn't be ignored.
A string of volcanoes lace the island like fiery rubies. Some are docile giants, while others blow their top at the drop of Javanese fez, Gunung
Bromo is a must for any visitor. Pounding the southern coast is the Indian Ocean, a magical sight, but it can be dangerous for swimming. There are, how ever, some fine beach enclabes, such as Pangandaran, Java's premier beach resort, and world class surf breaks at Ujung Kulon and Apas Purwo Nationall Parks. Java's calmer northern side hides less developed tropical islands. Inspired by suuch natural beauty, and influnced by Hindu-Buddist, Muslim and western invalders, the Javanese have over the centuries created temples and krateon (palaces) of unique splendour. The Buddist temple Borobudur is an architectural  wonder and its nearby Hindu counterpart, Prambanan, shines almost as brightly. Cultural Yogyakarta and Solo are perfect aplaces to sample Javanese art.
Java has a history of epic proportions and a record of human habitation that extends back 1,7 million years to when "Java Man" roamed the rivers banks of Sungai Bengawan Solo in Central Java. Waves of migrants followed, moving down through Southeast Asia.