Semarang

Semarang - The Red City

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Quick Facts

	Currency	Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
	Language	Bahasa Indonesia
	Area	373.67 Km²
	Climate	Tropical with a hot, dry season and a long rainy season.


Summer:	Max- 89.6°F (32°C) \| Min- 66.2°F(19°C)
Winter:	Max- 86°F (30°C) \| Min- 62.6°F(17°C)

Also known as:	The City of Sam Po, The Red City.
Famous for:	Its golden beaches, Lumpia (Chinese Spring Rolls ), Pia, Wingko Babat and Bandeng Presto (Tendered Fish).
Geographical Location:	Located on Java’s north coast.
Latitude, Longitude & Altitude:	6°58'S 110°25'E and 60 meters above sea level.
Best time to visit:	April to October.
Neighbouring Cities:	Kudus, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Pekalongan, Madiun, Tegal.
Means of Local Transport:	Buses and taxis.

Overview
Semarang is a city on the north coast of the island of Java in Indonesia. Semarang is the capital of the province of Central Java. The main administrative divisons of the city are the Semarang Selatan, Semarang Timur, Candisari, Pedurungan, Banyumanik, Semarang Barat. The city of Semarang serves as a major port because of its proximity to the northern coast of Java. The northern part of the city is a coastal area while the southern parts are known as the Candi Baru and the Candi Lama.

The major landmarks of Semarang are the large five way intersection that has numerous shopping malls and other commercial houses built all around it. The city of Semarang is highly influenced by the Chinese culture which gets reflected by the city's cultural habits, cuisines and heritage sites. The Chinese temples of the city are worth visiting. Semarang is a busy city with offices, business centers, industrial estates which are concentrated in the low land. There are also many houses in the hilly areas with the beautiful gardens with a superb view to the town and the sea. Semarang is an important business and commercial hub of Indonesia.

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