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Java

Island in Indonesia
Java, lying between Sumatra and Bali, is a volcano-dotted island that’s at the geographic and economic center of Indonesia, and home to more than half its people. Java’s largest city is modern, sprawling Jakarta, the nation’s capital. It’s home to...
Area: 49,536 mi²
Population: 145 million (2015)
Pop. density: 1,219/km2 (3157/sq mi)
Island group: Greater Sunda Islands
Highest elevation: 3,678 m (12067 ft)
Highest point: Semeru
Largest settlement: Jakarta (pop. 10,562,088)