Yogyakarta facts for kids
| Jogjakarta City | |||
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| 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 from 1947-1948. The city is near two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Borobudur and Prambanan.
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
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Kotagede, former capital of the Mataram Sultanate.
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The Yogyakarta sultanate palace's main pavilion
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Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist archaeological site.
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Wayang (shadow puppets) in Yogyakarta style, a scene from Irawan's Wedding. Mid-20th century, from the University of Hawaii Department of Theatre and Dance.
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Kotagede silverwork.
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Mandala Krida Stadium
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Main office of Gadjah Mada University.
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Yogyakarta railway station
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Trans Jogja Bus. A bus rapid transit system in Yogyakarta.
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Main building of Panti Rapih Hospital.
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