Yogyakarta

/ ˈjɒɡ-; ˌjəʊɡjɑːˈkɑːtɑː /

noun

1. a city in S Indonesia, in central Java: seat of government of Indonesia (1946–49); university (1949). Pop: 396 711 (2000) Former spellingsJogjakartaJokjakarta

Example Sentences

They spent time at beaches in Bali, got lost in the temples of Yogyakarta, shifted gears to the modern mecca of Singapore and in Malaysia had a bit of both worlds — the buzzing city life in Kuala Lumpur and the peaceful side of Cameron Highlands.

From Salon

Demonstrators have gathered outside parliament in the capital Jakarta, as well as other major cities such as Padang, Bandung and Yogyakarta.

From BBC

“I think that’s a good sign of the improvement of democracy,” said Danis Syahroni, 24, a postgraduate student at Gadjah Mada University in the city of Yogyakarta.

From New York Times

Ms. Defi, a student in the city of Yogyakarta, said she only recently learned of Mr. Prabowo’s past on social media.

From New York Times

Eko Teguh Paripurna, a disaster management specialist from UPN Veteran Yogyakarta, said authorities approved hiking permits with inadequate requirements, while climbers appeared to have underestimated the dangers ahead.

From BBC