Java Island

Category: Geography

  • Java is an island of Indonesia.
  • It lies between Sumatra and Bali.
  • Java is one of the world's most densely populated major islands.
  • Jakarta, Indonesia's former capital and major metropolitan centre, is located on Java.
  • Java lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire and contains numerous active volcanoes.
  • Major volcanoes include Mount Semeru, Mount Merapi and Mount Bromo.
  • The island is part of the Lesser Sunda/Greater Sunda island system, specifically the Greater Sunda Islands.

Key Pointers: Country → Indonesia | Region → Southeast Asia | Major feature → Volcanic island | Ring of Fire → Yes.