Karimunjawa

Understand

Designated as a national marine park. Karimunjawa consists of many small islands, with the main ones being Karimunjawa island, Kemujan island, Menjangan Besar island, and Menjangan Kecil island.

History

Karimunjawa was originally settled by Sunan Nyamplungan, the son of Sunan Muria, one of the Muslim Saints Sunan who introduced Islam to Java.

Landscape

Mostly low lying islands with sandy beaches. There is some fringing mangrove around Kemujan island.

Climate

Tropical. It is very hot here in the dry season approximately April to October and wet and humid in the rainy season.