Madura Island: Geography and Cultural Significance

Category: Geography → Islands → Southeast Asia

Location

Madura is an Indonesian island located:

  • Northeast of Java

  • Separated from Java by the Madura Strait

  • Part of East Java Province

Major Features

  • Main population → Madurese

  • Major economic activities → agriculture, fisheries, livestock and salt production.

  • Historically associated with strong maritime and trading traditions.

Important Point

Madura is not a separate country; it is part of Indonesia.