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Central Java, Indonesia
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Surakarta (Dutch: Residentie Soerakarta) is a region of Central Java in Indonesia.
By train
You may use electric multiple unit from Yogyakarta. The train run to schedule daily.
Trans-Java Toll Road pass through some cities like Boyolali, Solo, and Sragen. The other cities connected by good provincial roads.
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a predominantly rural regency with spacious greens and hilly areas around Mount Merapi
Karanganyar is a town in Central Java and acts as the seat of the regency that bears the same name.
Klaten is a regency in Central Java. One of the largest rice producers in southern Central Java.
a bustling city that has retained its authentic traditional Javanese nature
Sragen is a regency in Central Java. Java's longest river, the Bengawan Solo River, flows through the fertile rice fields in the region.
Sukoharjo is a regency in Central Java. It is about 20 km (12 mi) south of Solo (Surakarta) and is part of that city's metropolitan zone.
Wonogiri is a town in the southeastern part of Central Java. It is flanked by two provinces, namely Yogyakarta and East Java.
a hill station on the slopes of Mount Lawu
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