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Yogyakarta's Cosmic Axis and Its Historical Landmarks
The central axis of Yogyakarta was defined by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in the 18th century and has been one of the centers of government and Javanese cultural tradition ever since. The six-kilometer-long north-south axis, centered on the Kraton (Royal Palace), connects Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean and features several important cultural sites along the way. The axis embodies core Javanese beliefs related to the universe, including the understanding of the cycle of life.
Ujung Kulon National Park
Located on the Sunda Shelf at the southwestern tip of Java, the national park encompasses the Ujung Kulon Peninsula and several offshore islands, and includes the Krakatau Nature Reserve. In addition to its natural beauty and geological significance - especially for the study of inland volcanoes - it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest on the Javanese plain. Many endangered species of flora and fauna can be found here, with the Javan rhino being the most threatened.
Ujung Kulon National Park
Located on the Sunda Shelf at the southwestern tip of Java, the national park encompasses the Ujung Kulon Peninsula and several offshore islands, and includes the Krakatau Nature Reserve. In addition to its natural beauty and geological significance - especially for the study of inland volcanoes - it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforest on the Javanese plain. Many endangered species of flora and fauna can be found here, with the Javan rhino being the most threatened.