Eeast Java, like the other part of Indonesia archipelago, has the same climate, tropical climate with two famous season : rain season (November - March) and dry season (April - October). The average temperature is 19 - 30° C. It is sunny in East Java, 70% - 80% of the year in northern area, 60% - 70% in the central area and less that 60% in the mountains

The population of about 35 million consist of races of javanese, Madurese, Tenggerese and the rests are outsiders, the Javanese mostly live in the western part, the Tenggerese on the highland of tengger at Mt. Bromo while the Madurese live in the Eastern part and the island of madura. Islam is adhered by most of the people while Hindu is dominatly followed by the tenggerese instead of Christian and Buddha as the other religions with own followers.The people mainly live on agriculture with rice as the most important product beside other plantation products like : Corn, sugar cane, coffe, tobacco, cocoa, cloves, spices, etc. Other products of mining such as : sulphur, oil, onyx, marble and many other can offer wider job opportunities to people and take make East java's economy grow better, more over when tourism is developing rapidly in this region nowadays and playing its important role in increasing the people's income by involving themselves in various sectors instead of agriculture supporting tourism industry among other things in home and small industries.

Valid vaccination certificates of small fox, cholera and yellow fever are required from those coming from infected areas. Considering that Indonesia tropical resort, visitors should be aware of getting sunburn, so it is advisable to wear a hat as protection from the fierceness of midday sun. Medicines can be obtained from local drug store called "Apotik" in conformity with doctor perscription.

Goverment offices are open Monday to Friday from 7 am till 3 pm. Businesses have various office hours, but 9 am - 4 pm is a safe bet on weekdays. Banks are generally open 8 am - 4 pm though their foreign exchange counters close in the early afternoon.

 

 

Major world currencies in the form of cash or travelers cheque can be easily coverted into Indonesia Rupiah (Rp) at banks, authorized money changers (don't forget your passport) or chashier's desk of yours hotel.Paper curenccy is available in domination of 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 20000, 50000 and 100000; while coins come in units of 25, 50, 100, 500 and 1000.

There are lots of different ways to get around in Surabaya, from the traditional becak (trishaw) to bemos (enclosed minibus), public buses and air conditioned cabs. Metered tax is the most comfortable option, and be ordered by phone at no extra charge. Taxis from Juanda International Airport follow a fix rate schedule and must be paid for in advance at the transport counter outside the arrival gate (the 20 km ride to the city center cost Rp. 9.500)
Cars are also avaiable for rent with or without a driver; if you drive yourself you must have a valid International Drivers Licence.
This Guide Book is Equipped with maps and some of point of interests are indexed to get easy and quick locating, however, the maps is not precisely designed as in that of geographical Map.