Jember, Administrative regency in East Java, Indonesia
Jember is a regency in eastern Java that extends from mountain ranges to coastal strips along the Indian Ocean. The territory comprises 31 administrative districts and lies between volcanic slopes to the north and flat plains to the south.
The region developed as a tobacco-growing area during Dutch colonial rule, supplying international markets. After independence, agricultural production expanded to include sugarcane and other cash crops.
Local markets offer hand-rolled cigars and traditional textiles crafted by resident communities. Many inhabitants still speak their ancestral languages in everyday conversations and trade.
Paved roads connect major towns, while narrower paths lead to more remote villages and plantations. Most visitors arrive by train, which stops several times daily, or by bus from neighboring regencies.
The small island of Nusa Barong sits off the southern coast and can be reached on foot during low tide. Some tobacco plantations allow visitors to witness the harvest and drying of leaves in open barns.
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