Mojokerto

Mojokerto

Mojokerto is big 5 industry town in east java. Central industry located in Mlirip,Ngoro,Jetis.
The population of the district is about 881,000. Many of them earn their living as small farmers and craftsmen (consisting shoemakers, furniture makers, and souvenir makers).
Mojokerto occupies a strategic position and role in East Java. It functions as a reliable sustaining stock of foodstuff and tourist attraction. PPLH is located in Mojokerto, it is a non-governmental organization aiming to further raise environmental awareness. Historically, Mojokerto is widely known as the then center of Wetan Mas Kingdom of King Airlangga (1029/1041), and of Majapahit Kingdom with its Brawijaya dynasty (1292â€"1400) and its territories exceeding Nusantara (standardized concept of Indonesian archipelagic territories).

Mojokerto has a motto of

"Kota Budi Parinda"

The name "Mojokerto" is a local Javanese pronunciation of the Malay woeds "Maja" and "Karta". The word Maja is the same as that of Majapahit, and originates from the word 'bael fruit' that was found at the location of the new capital of Majapahit Empire. Karta and Kerta mean 'Fortress', therefore Mojokerto means 'Fortress of Majapahit'.
The above mentioned events took place from July 5, 1993 to July 15, 1993. Some foreign tourists came from China, Finland, Denmark, Malaysia and the Middle East.

Related Sites for Mojokerto

• mojokertokab.go.id - Kabupaten Mojokerto read Mojokerto
• Mojokerto Map | Indonesia Google Satellite Maps read Mojokerto
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• Mojokerto Tourism: The Historical Area - Rich Of Nature Scenery ... read Mojokerto