East Java is known as a center of eastern Indonesia, and has a fairly high economic significance, which contributed 14.85% to the national Gross Domestic Product.
History
East Java has been inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. This can be evidenced by the discovery of the remains of fossil Pithecantrhropus mojokertensis in Kepuhlagen-Mojokerto, Pithecanthropus erectus in Trinil-Ngawi, and Homo wajakensis in Wajak-Tulungagung.Classical Era
Dinoyo inscriptions found near the city of Malang is the oldest written sources in East Java, which is 760 years. In the year 929, mpu Sindok shifted the Mataram kingdom from Central Java to East Java, as well as establishing a dynasty Isyana Medang later evolved into the Kingdom, and as successors are Kahuripan kingdom, Janggala kingdom, and the kingdom of Kadiri. During Singhasari kingdom, King Kertanagara expansion to the Malays. In the era of the Majapahit kingdom under King Hayam Wuruk territory to reach Malacca and the Philippine Islands.
The earliest evidence of Islam to East Java is a grave headstone in Gresik in 1102 years, and a number of Muslim graves in the tomb complex of Majapahit.
But after the discovery of the temple Jedong Regional appearance Wagir, Malang, East Java, which is believed to be older than the inscription Dinoyo, around the 6th century AD.Colonialism
The Portuguese were the first western nation to come in East Java. Dutch ships led by Cornelis de Houtman landed on the island of Madura in 1596. Surabaya fell into the hands of VOC on May 13, 1677. When the administration Stamford Raffles, East Java for the first time divided into residency, valid until 1964.
IndependenceThe governor's office in Surabaya in East Java in 1951
After the independence of Indonesia, Indonesia is divided into eight provinces and one of East Java province. The first Governor of East Java is R. Soerjo, also known as a national hero.
Dated February 20, 1948 in State Madura Madura was formed on 26 November 1948 and formed the State of East Java, which later became one of the states in the United States of Indonesia. Countries in East Java was dissolved and merged into the Republic of Indonesia on February 25, 1950, and on March 7, 1950 Country Madura gave a similar statement. Based on Law Number 2 Year 1950, established the East Java province.Geography
East Java province bordering the Java Sea in the north, the Strait of Bali in the east, the Indian Ocean in the south, as well as in the western province of Central Java. The length of the east-west stretch of about 400 km. The width of the north-south stretch of the west about 200 km, but in the eastern part is narrower by about 60 km. Madura is the biggest island in East Java, Java, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Madura. Bawean island located about 150 km north of Java. To the east of Madura are clusters of islands, the most eastern is Islands and the northern Kangean is Masalembu Islands. In the south there are two small islands and the island of Nusa barung Sempu.ReliefMount Bromo, Mount Semeru background
In Physiographic, the province of East Java can be grouped into three zones: the southern zone (plateau), middle zone (volcanic eruptions), and the northern zone (folds). Lowlands and highlands in the middle (of Ngawi, Blitar, Malang, until Bondowoso) has a very fertile soil. In the northern part (of Bojonegoro, Tuban, Gresik, to Madura Island) there are mountains and mountains of North Lime Kendeng relatively barren.
At the center lies a series of volcanic mountains: On the border with Central Java are Lawu (3265 meters). In the south-east of Madison artifacts Mount Wilis (2169 meters) and Mount Liman (2563 meters). In the middle of the corridor there is a group with peaks Anjasmoro Arjuno (3,239 meters), Mount Welirang (3156 meters), Mount Anjasmoro (2277 meters), Mount Wayang (2198 meters), Gunung Kawi (2681 meters), and Mount Kelud (1731 meters), is located in the mountainous part Kediri, Blitar, Malang, Pasuruan, Mojokerto and Jombang. The group has a peak of Mount Bromo Tengger (2192 meters) and Mount Semeru (3676 meters). Semeru, the so-called Mahameru peak is the highest mountain in Java. In the area there are two groups Horse Poultice mountains: Mountains Iyang with Argopuro mountain peak (3088 meters) and the peak of Mount Ijen Mountains Roared (3332 meters).
In the south there is a series of hills, from the southern coastal Pacitan, Trenggalek, Tulungagung, Blitar, to Malang. South Limestone Mountains is a continuation of a series of mountains Sewu in Yogyakarta.Hydrographic
The two most important rivers in East Java is the Brantas River (290 km) and Bengawan Solo. Memiiki Brantas River springs in the area of Malang. Arriving in Mojokerto, the Brantas River split into two: Kali Mas and Porong River, both tributaries of the Madura Strait. Bengawan Solo from Central Java, ultimately boils down Gresik. Both rivers are managed by PT Jasa Tirta.
On the slopes of Mount Lawu near the border with Central Java are Sarangan, a natural lake. The main dam in East Java include Sutami Dams and Dam Selorejo, which is used for irrigation, pisciculture, and tourism.Climate
East Java has a humid tropical climate. Compared to the western part of Java Island, East Java in general have less rainfall. The average rainfall is 1,900 mm per year, with the rainy season for 100 days. The average temperature ranges between 21-34 ° C. Temperatures in the lower mountain areas, and even in areas Ranu Pani (slopes of Mount Semeru), temperatures can reach minus 4 ° C, which causes the soft snow.
