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The powerful and ancient kingdoms of Tarumanegara, Pajajaran, Banten and Cirebon have all risen, ruled and fallen in this province and provide fascinating studies for students of archaeology and history. West Java was one of the first contact points in Indonesia for Indian traders and their cultural influences, and it was here that the Dutch and British first set foot in Indonesia at Banten. The Dutch moved their center of operations to Sunda Kelapa (now Jakarta) after fierce competition and rivalry with the British, only to return at a later date. West Java provides visitors with a great
number of fascinating and wonderful things to see and do; venture
to the reminders of the explosive and awesome power of Krakatau;
explore the undisturbed wildlife reserve of Ujung Kulon on the south-
western tip of Java; admire the Pulau Dua Bird Sanctuary off the
coast of Banten and visit the isolated communities of the mysterious
Baduy in the remote Halimun Mountain Reserve; discover unspoiled
beaches at Pangandaran; treasure the royal palaces of Cirebon and
the world renowned botanical gardens of Bogor.
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