Fun facts about Bandung
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The official name of the city during the colonial Dutch East Indies period was Bandoeng.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters above sea level, approximately 135 kilometres southeast of Jakarta.
From the “History” section
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Bandung is home to numerous examples of Dutch colonial architecture, most notably the tropical Art Deco, dubbed New Indies Style.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters above sea level, approximately 135 kilometres southeast of Jakarta.
From the “Geography” section
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In 1955, Bandung hosted the first Asian-African Conference, which is known as the Declaration of Bandung.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters above sea level, approximately 135 kilometres southeast of Jakarta.
From the “History” section
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Bandung is known for its many old Dutch architecture buildings but is currently experiencing a high-rise building boom.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters above sea level, approximately 135 kilometres southeast of Jakarta.
From the “Geography” section
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The city of Bandung was featured in the 9th and 10th leg of the American reality series The Amazing Race 23.
Bandung
Indonesia
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters above sea level, approximately 135 kilometres southeast of Jakarta.
From the “Culture” section
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