Banten is a province on the island of Java, Indonesia. Banten formerly wa part of West Java province, then separated in year 2000, with the decision of the Law No. 23 of 2000.
The headquarters is located in Serang city. Banten region located between 5º7'50 "-7º1'11" South Latitude and 105º1'11 "-106º7'12" east longitude, according to the Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 23 / 2000 total area of Banten is 9160.70 km².
Banten Province consists of 4 cities, 4 districts, 154 districts, 262 villages and 1,273 sub-villages. Banten marine area is one of the potential sea lanes, the Sunda Strait is one of the strategic sea traffic lanes because large ships can pass connecting Australia and New Zealand with Southeast Asia, for example Malaysia, Thailand, and Singapore. In addition, Banten is the link between Java and Sumatra. Geographical position and the administration area, especially the city of Tangerang and Banten Tangerang Regency is a buffer area for Jakarta. Economically Banten region has many industries. Banten Province also has several sea ports developed in anticipation to accommodate the excess capacity of the seaport in Jakarta and is intended to be an alternative to the port of Singapore.
Mount Krakatau is one of the most famous mountains in the world, because of the devastating eruption in 1883. The eruption voice audible to the Australian continent region, even heat clouds blanketed several European region during the week. Huge explosion of Krakatoa volcano mountain children then formed what is now known as Anak Krakatau, came to light in 1928 and has remained active.
Banten History
Banten in the illustrious history as a port city that is very crowded with an open and prosperous society. Banten 5th century is part of the Kingdom Tarumanagara.
During the reign of Sultan Agung (1651-1683) Banten experienced its golden period. Unfortunately after Banten decline and then the Dutch took over.
The beginning of the 17th century AD, Banten is one of important commercial center in the path of international commerce in Asia. His territory includes the area that is now the province of Lampung. When the Dutch arrived in Bantam for the first time, the Portuguese have long entered into Banten. Later the British set up lodges in Banten, and then followed by the Netherlands.
Moreover, the people of France and Denmark has ever come in Banten. In the competition between European traders, the Netherlands emerged as the winner. Portuguese escape from Banten (1601) after their fleet was destroyed by the Dutch fleet in the waters of Banten. The Englishman was excluded from Batavia (1619) and Bantam (1684).
After the independence of Banten originally was part of West Java province, but separated since 2000 with the decision of the Law No. 23 of 2000. The headquarters is located in Serang city. Banten region has many industries are also some sea port developed in anticipation to accommodate the excess capacity of sea ports in Jakarta and also intended to be an alternative to the port of Singapore.
Sunda Strait makes Banten is one lane of traffic due to the strategic sea could be passed through a large vessel that connects Australia and New Zealand with the Southeast Asian region. In addition, Banten is the link between Java and Sumatra.
Banten Transportation
Soekarno Hatta international airport is the main access to Banten. You also reach Banten by car or motorcycle through the Jakarta-Attack. There is also a bus in 4 terminals, Terminal Pakupatan, Porisplawad Terminal, Terminal Labuan, and Terminal Merak.
Banten Society and Culture
Banten community is a religious Sundanese although sometimes still believe in the old traditions and customs.
Among others who still adhere to tradition are Bedouins or those Kanekes (Urang Cibeo) that inhabit the foot of the mountains in the village Kendeng Kanekes, Leuwidamar subdistrict, Lebak-Rangkasbitung, located about 40 km from the city Rangkasbitung. Kanekes people 'in' do not know the culture of writing, so that customs, beliefs, and stories ancestors stored only in oral speech alone.
Kanekes community trust called Sunda Wiwitanyang rooted in the worship of ancestral spirits (animism) which then further influenced by Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam. The core belief is absolute customary provisions adopted in everyday life. The most important contents of the 'pikukuh' (compliance) Kanekes is the concept of "without any change", or change as little as possible. For some people, indigenous beliefs held Kanekes reflects the religious beliefs of the Sundanese people in general before the advent of Islam.
Banten Culinary
Try the satay banding offerings, one of the specialties of Banten. These fish without spines which included meat fish into fish skin that has been mixed with spices and finally burned. Sate milkfish is resistant beberpa day. It was sweet, savory and delicious. Therefore, you do not miss tasting.