West Java, Province of Indonesia in western Java island.
This province occupies the western portion of Java island, featuring volcanoes, forested hills, rice terraces, and long stretches of coastline along the Indian Ocean. Several large cities with dense urban development lie between agricultural areas and plantations that shape the landscape.
The province was established in 1950 following Indonesian independence as a separate administrative unit. Over the following decades, the territory was redrawn several times, with Jakarta and later Banten separated into distinct regions.
Sundanese remains widely spoken in markets, festivals, and traditional theater performances throughout the region. Many local artisans craft textiles such as batik using techniques passed down through families over generations.
Railways and toll roads link the larger cities, allowing travel between different parts of the region. High-speed trains reduce travel time between Jakarta and Bandung significantly and offer a convenient alternative to buses or cars.
Mount Cereme rises above 3000 meters (over 9800 feet) and stands as one of the most prominent peaks in the region, dominating wide stretches of countryside. The fertile volcanic soil around its base enables productive rice farming and supplies food to the northern coastal plains.
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