Yogyakarta facts for kids

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Jogjakarta City
Country Indonesia
Province Yogyakarta Special Region
Area
 • Total 32.5 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Population (2010)
 • Total 388,088
 • Density 11,941/km2 (30,930/sq mi)
Time zone WIB (UTC+7)
Website www.jogjakota.go.id

Yogyakarta is a city in the Yogyakarta Special Region, Indonesia. Yogyakarta was the capital city of Indonesia in 1947-1948.

Education

Yogyakarta is a major center of education in Indonesia. Public universities in the city include:

  • Gadjah Mada University one of Indonesia's best known state universities.
  • Yogyakarta State University
  • Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University
  • Indonesia Arts Institute

Private universities include:

  • Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta
  • Islamic University of Indonesia
  • Atma Jaya University
  • Sanata Dharma University

Images for kids

  • Kota Gede Jogjakarta

    Kotagede, former capital of the Mataram Sultanate.

  • Jogja.kraton

    The Yogyakarta sultanate palace's main pavilion

  • Eastern face of west gate, Taman Sari, Yogyakarta, 2014-04-24 (from 19 images)

    The Taman Sari Water Castle

  • Borobudur-Nothwest-view

    Borobudur is world's largest Buddhist archaeological site.

  • Wayang (shadow puppets) from central Java, a scene from 'Irawan's Wedding'

    Wayang (shadow puppets) in Yogyakarta style, a scene from Irawan's Wedding, mid 20th century, University of Hawaii Dept. of Theater and Dance.

  • Batikyogya 01

    Kawung Motif in batik from Yogyakarta.

  • COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Zilveren suikerpot behorende bij een theeservies TMnr 6154-1b-1

    Kotagede silverwork.

  • Gedung pusat2

    Main office of Gadjah Mada University.

  • Adisucipto International Airport - Yogyakarta

    Adisucipto International Airport. Seen from runway.

  • Yogyakarta Tugu Station

    Tugu railway station.

  • Transjogja

    Trans Jogja Bus. A bus rapid transit system in Yogyakarta.

  • Panti Rapih Hospital 16 June 2012

    Main building of Panti Rapih Hospital.


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