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Banyuwangi is also known as Banjuwangi, Banjoewangi city or Jawa Timur. The regency of Banjuwangi is situated at the easternmost end of the Indonesian island of Java and it is the next favorite destination of the tourist who wants to visit Bali as the major port on the Strait of Bali is situated to its east. It is 120 miles from the south east of Surabaya which is the capital of Jawa Timur. Exports from the inland area include copra, lumber and rubber. Being the eastern gateway to East Java, tourists usually from Bali lands into Banyuwangi after having 30 minutes ride from the Straits of Bali.
Tourists who love leisure activities usually hang around Banyuwangi, Indonesia as it is best for surfing, beach and other leisure activities. Society of Banyuwangi mainly consists of “Osing community” a distinct Hindu community and it’s a good combination of other community and all live in harmony with each other. Other smaller communities are that of Chinese, Buginese, and Arabs.
Banyuwangi is rich in culture and this area is famous for its arts, natures and tradition and Banyuwangi typical dance is much famous dance in this region .It is mainly performed by women accompanied by music of violin, triangle, Gong and often keyboard is used. Places of interest are several in Banyuwangi Indonesia and major among them are Baluran national Park situated at the north forest Banyuwangi and Balekambang beach and tourists keeps visiting this Indonesia Destination throughout the year.
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