East Java: Quick Facts

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Nov. 10, 2026

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Blazes engulf two landfills in Central and East Java • Nov. 2, 2026, 7:42 PM ET (Jakarta Post)

Wildfire traps firefighters and volunteers in Indonesia’s Mount Bromo national park, killing 4 • Oct. 16, 2026, 1:31 AM ET (AP)

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Map of Indonesia showing national boundaries, major islands, provinces, and cities. The upper map displays the entire country, highlighting provinces with numbered labels and a key. The lower inset focuses on the islands of Java, Bali, Lombok, and Sumbawa, detailing provincial borders and major cities. A locator globe in the corner shows Indonesia's position in Southeast Asia.

Crater lake of volcanic Mount Kelud, East Java province, Indonesia.

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