Fun facts about Surabaya
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The name Surabaya translates to 'bravely facing danger' in Javanese.
Surabaya
Indonesia
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
From the “Name” section
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Surabaya was once the main gateway to the capital of the Majapahit Kingdom from the sea.
Surabaya
Indonesia
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
From the “History” section
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Surabaya is recognized as Kota Pahlawan, meaning 'the City of Heroes', due to the significance of the Battle of Surabaya.
Surabaya
Indonesia
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
From the “Geography” section
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Surabaya has been one of the busiest trading city ports in Asia since the early 1900s.
Surabaya
Indonesia
Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
From the “Economy” section
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