"About Banten" Banten Province by Mangunsong

Geographically Banten lies near from West Java an Sumatra. Banten situated among Sumatra, West Java, and Jakarta with it 8.258.055 people in 2001. Slightly off centre and running to the west, there are famous volcanic mountains the tallest is Gunung Krakatau which last erupted in 1883. Lying just 8°C south of the equator, Banten boasts a tropical climate with just two seasons, wet and dry all year and average annual temperature of around 28°C. The wide and the gently sloping southern region play host to Banten's famous rice. In the hilly, northern coastal region , the main products are coffee, vegetable, etc.

The Bantenese People have strong spiritual roots and their culture is still alive. The main religion is Islam, which arrived in Banten with the spread of Islam through Sumatra and Sulawesi during 15th century. Although original from Arab, the Bantenese religion is unique, a large number of countries, artist, musicians, and creating a fine art.

The majority of Banten's 2.500.000 people love for the most part, in tight village communities with large extended family. The largest town are the capital Serang, Cilegon, Pandeglang, lebal and Tanggerang in the south. The main tourist area is Anyer. This small sleepy village became a major attraction because of its famed white sand beaches and water sport recreation.