Who founded Bandung?

Who founded Bandung?

the Dutch
The city, founded in 1810 by the Dutch, has a mild and pleasant climate. Beautiful mountainous scenery surrounds it, with rice fields, waterfalls, and elevations rising to nearly 7,050 feet (2,150 metres). Bandung is a modern city, with wide, tree-lined streets and many buildings and residences built in Western style.

What is West Java known for?

Since the era of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), West Java has been known as a productive plantation area for coffee, tea, quinine, and many other cash crops. The mountainous region of West Java is also a major producer of vegetables and decorative flowering plants.

Why is Bandung called Paris of Java?

Nicknamed Parijs van Java (Paris of Java) by the Dutch for its resemblance to Paris and European atmosphere back in colonial times, Bandung also earned another nickname as Kota Kembang, literally meaning the Flower City since Bandung used to have a lot of flowers.

What language is Bandung?

Sundanese and Indonesian are the most widely spoken languages in Bandung, and many Sundanese people are bilingual or even trilingual. The official Indonesian language is Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely spoken.

What is capital of West Java?

Bandung
Bandung, the capital of West Java province, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) southeast of Jakarta, is the third-largest city in Indonesia.

Is Bandung a town?

Bandung, the capital of West Java province, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) southeast of Jakarta, is the third-largest city in Indonesia.