East Java / Special District of Yogyakarta on Highway Yogyakarta Solo—Indonesia - Border Crossings on Waymarking.com

The busy island of Java is divided into six provinces. For historical reasons, the city of Yogyakarta is a province, or "special administration region" in its own right. It is a large city, with a population of 3 million (depending on who and how the pop. is counted). It is also a major tourist destination and a thriving economic centre. If you happen to be in Java with time on your hands, a visit is recommended.

This border is on the eastern side of the city, on the major road leading into the province from eastern Java. It is a busy road, with lots of regional and local traffic. The border marker is a set of arches on each side of the road, not over the actual main road (which does see many large vehicles), but over two smaller roads, intended for local traffic, running parallel to the main road.

The border is just a ~200 metres south of the Prambanan Temple. This is an ancient Hindu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a major tourist attraction. Worth a stop.

The two provinces of eastern and central Java are near identical in population and culture, though not entirely. There are different accents, different historical backgrounds, and of course, different and competitive sports teams.

I was only able to photograph the arches from the easterly direction, as I came into the city. They are in dark stone, and the inscription on the arch itself reads, in both Indonesian and in the indigenous Javanese language "Good bye", as you leave the province of eastern Java.

Type Of Crossing: Province Where is the border located?: Interstate Welcome Center/Facilities: No

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