Yogyakarta Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Yogyakarta is a sultanate in Indonesia, South East Asia, Yogyakarta is located to the south of Jawa Tengah on the island of Java.
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Yogyakarta has a long history. It began when the Sultanate of Mataram Islam ruled almost all of Java. It became an independent Sultanate when Mataram Islam was split into two kingdoms.
The first Sultan of Yogyakarta was Prince Mangkubumi who then changed his name to Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. When Indonesia declared its independence, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta then under the ruler Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, declared itself to be part of Indonesia. Due to this declaration, Yogyakarta is granted the status of Daerah Istimewa (Special Region), equal to a province. Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX became the governor for life. The current ruler of Yogyakarta is Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. Sultan Hamengkubuwono X was elected governor by the people of Yogyakarta directly, defying the will of the central government to install somebody else as governor.
Yogyakarta is known for its silver work, leather puppets used for shadow plays, and a dyeing technique known as Batik. It is also known for its vivid contemporary art scene.
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Administration
Yogyakarta is subdivided into five districts (kabupaten). The districts are (with the capital city in brackets):
Arts
Tourism