East Java

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/east-java

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in East Java?40,665,696 (2020 Census), with mid-2024 estimate of 41,914,499
2. What is the capital of East Java?Surabaya, Indonesia's second-largest city and a major industrial and business center
3. What language do people speak in East Java?Official: Indonesian. Vernaculars: Javanese, Madurese (including Suroboyoan dialect)
4. What is the notable geographical features?Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, Ijen volcano, Baluran National Park, Suramadu Bridge

Pacific Ring of Fire: A horseshoe-shaped zone around the Pacific Ocean known for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Ethnic Groups: Distinct communities of people who share a common culture, language, or ancestry, such as Javanese and Madurese.
Religious Pluralism: The existence of multiple religious beliefs and practices within a society, all of which are tolerated and respected.