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Central Java, Indonesia
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Pekalongan (Dutch: Residentie Pekalongan) is a region of Central Java in Indonesia.
Some cities, Brebes, Tegal, Pemalang, Pekalongan, and Batang is served by train services from Indonesia's capital Jakarta or Central Java's capital Semarang.
Read in the guideCities are connected by good condition Great Post Road and Trans-Java Toll Road.
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Semarang · International · SRG
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dense forestry regency
shallot agriculture and salted duck egg industry
the capital of Pekalongan Regency
a Batik city has become a part of UNESCO Creative Cities
Comal river and pineapple agriculture
a lively north coast town with a strong colonial past
highest mountain in Central Java
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