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Semarang is the capital of the central province of Java. It is located on the northern coast of the Island. The northern part of Semarang is mostly made of coastal plains while the southern part is located on higher grounds. The city derives its name from a Javanese word that means “Scarce Tamarind”. The city, due to its proximity to the sea, was a major port during the Dutch colonial area and retains its importance even today. The city is located close to both the sea and the mountain and its quite hot and humid throughout the year. It is comfortable to wear cotton clothes.
Total Area: Semarang is the fifth largest city in Indonesia and it covers an area of about 373.67 kilometer square. It has a population of almost 2 million people.
Latitudinal and longitudinal location: The latitudinal and the longitudinal extent of Semarang is 6?58?S and 110?25?E.
Other details: Semarang is a busy administrative area and most of the offices, business centers, and industrial estates are located in this city. The offices are located in the lowland areas while the hilly sides are crowded with beautiful houses and gardens. Multiculturalism is a characteristic feature of this place and you will find Chinese, Indians, Arabs and many other immigrant communities from all other parts of the world. Semarang is divided into 16 districts and 177 sub districts. The place is rich in its cultural heritage and there are plenty of historical sites, monuments and temples all around the city that attracts tourists from all parts of the world.
Semarang is also a shopper’s paradise and there are numerous chic shopping malls around the city that are there to serve the tourists who freak out on shopping! Being located at the central part of Java, you can easily access all other parts of the island from Semarang very easily. In your trip to Indonesia, do not overlook Semarang. There are loads of things to see and do here and its worth a few days stay.
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