Yogya means suitable; fit; proper, and karta means prosperous; flourishing. Thus, Yogyakarta means [a city that is] fit to prosper.

Where is Yogyakarta situated?

Special Region of Yogyakarta Yogyakarta/Province

Why is Yogyakarta a special region?

Yogyakarta is the home of the first established state university in Indonesia, the Gadjah Mada University. The Special Region is also the home of the first-established private university in Indonesia, the Islamic University of Indonesia, which was founded in 1945.