Semarang is the capital and largest city of the Central Java province in Indonesia. It is located on the north coast of Java island and has a population of over 1.7 million people. Semarang is known for its historic and cultural heritage, with landmarks such as the Semarang Old Town, a well-preserved area with Dutch colonial architecture, and the Sam Poo Kong Temple, a Chinese Buddhist temple. The city is also a major port and industrial hub, with a thriving economy based on trade, manufacturing, and services. Semarang offers various attractions and amenities, including shopping malls, museums, parks, and local culinary delights such as the famous wingko babat and lumpia semarang.