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Surabaya

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Surabaya is the capital city of East Java province. Formerly Surabaya was called Soerabaja, but then changed with the new Indonesian spelling. It is a city with history. Many tribes live here, Javanesse, Maduras, Chinese, Arabians. The main language used is Surabaya dialect, which is different with common Javanese. Surabaya is also a second largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta. Although it is a large city, it remains the same as before, not too crowded or modern like Jakarta. It still has traditional side among the neighbours, where people care others. This build a good relationship and good environment control for a peaceful and understanding life. The weather is hot because it located near the sea. In Surabaya there are many interesting places like zoo(it will be better if good-maintained), Monkasel monumen, Kya Kya food bazar. Around Surabaya we can find many interesting outdoor places to go: Tretes, Batu, Malang, Sarangan, Safari Park, Jatim Park. It is very famous with delicio...

Surabaya's Mosquito vs. Bangkok's Mosquito

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This picture shows the horrible animal, a real vampire that spread itches **overreacted**. Exactly mosquitoes do not bite, they only suck blood, and only female ones do. What is the difference between those two? In Surabaya the mosquitoes will 'sing' before they suck somebody's blood. We will be alerted and can prevent the incident if you wish. In Bangkok, as what my friend told me, there is no sign but I already got bitten. Sooo direct!