Fun facts about Java
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Java is the world's 13th largest island.
Java
Indonesia
Java is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in the South East Asian country of Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Geography” section
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Java contains 112 volcanoes, 35 of which are active.
Java
Indonesia
Java is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in the South East Asian country of Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Geography” section
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The Javan rhinoceros is one of the endemic species that originally flourished in Java.
Java
Indonesia
Java is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in the South East Asian country of Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Natural environment” section
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Fossilised remains of Homo erectus, known as the 'Java Man', were found along the banks of the Bengawan Solo River.
Java
Indonesia
Java is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in the South East Asian country of Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
From the “History” section
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Java houses the majority of Indonesia's urban population, with 65% of the island being urbanized.
Java
Indonesia
Java is one of the Greater Sunda Islands in the South East Asian country of Indonesia. It is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the south and the Java Sea to the north.
From the “Demographics” section
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