Java

Island in the Indian Ocean, separated from Sumatra by the Strait of Sunda and from Borneo by the Java Sea. Its IMG:content-0853.jpg:[graphic][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][merged small][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][subsumed][merged small] IMG:content-0854.jpg:[blocks in formation] ersed throughout its length, e, and w., by a range of volcanic mountains, reaching a height of ab. 12,300 feet. The Dutch have had settlements on the n. coast since 1596, and control the island. It is divided into 22 residencies, each administered by a resident, who is subordinate to the Gov.-gen. of the Dutch E. Indies, but neverthele exercises almost absolute authority through European and native inferior officials. Two of these divisions are, however, ruled by dependent princes. The inhabitants are of the Malavan race and are Mohammedans and chiefly agriculturists. Their language belongs to the MalayoPolynesian group. Pop. ab. 21,000,000. IMG:content-0855.png:[merged small][graphic]