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Surabaya is the second largest Indonesian city (after Jakarta) and its principle exports include sugar, tobacco and coffee. It has a large shipyard, and numerous specialised naval schools.
Surabaya was an important base for the Dutch prior to World War II, the Dutch name is Soerabaja.
Surabaya was captured by the Japanese in 1942, until the Allies bombed it in 1944. After that it was seized by Indonesian nationalists, then reoccupied (through force) by the Dutch in 1947. Because of prolonged international pressure, the Dutch agreed to transfer the sovereigntySovereignty is the exclusive right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region or group of people, such as a nation or a tribe. Sovereignty is generally vested in a government or other political agency, though there are cases where it is held b of its colony in August 19491949 is the common year starting on Saturday. see link for calendar) Events January-February January 4 RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line departs Southampton for New York on her maiden voyage January 4 February 22 Series of winter storms in Nebraska, Wyoming,.
Surabaya was ultimately incorporated into the Republic of Indonesia in December 1949 and rebuilt.
Taking the role as the main trading city in the Eastern region of Indonesia, Surabaya has become one of the largest metropolitan cities in the country. Today, Surabaya's population is around 3,000,000. Surabaya is surrounded by other cities that could be considered as Surabaya's satellite cities, which are Lamongan at the North West, Gresik at the North, Bangkalan at the North East, Sidoarjo at the South, and Mojokerto and Jombang at the South West. Many people from these cities commute daily from their homewtowns to Surabaya.
Currently, the Indonesian government is building the longest bridge in Indonesia on the seaside of Surabaya. The bridge will connect Surabaya with Madura Island which is the 6th largest island in Indonesia.
Surabaya has many educational institutions. They are:
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh November (ITS), one of the best institute of technology in Indonesia besides Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). ITS is famous for soem of its faculties, i.e. robotic technology, information technology, machine and material technology, and vessel and marine technology.
Airlangga University, considered as the best for medical education in Indonesia.
Sunan Ampel Institute of Islam Religion, do you want to get more knowledge about Islam? This institute has many smart student and intelectuals for Islam Religion.
Naval Military Academy, as Surabaya is the most important naval base in Eastern Indonesia, Indonesian Military Force has Naval Military Academy base in Surabaya
Surabaya State University, known as the best university for teacher education.