Surabaya is East Javas biggest metropolis, its provincial capital, and Indonesias second largest city. Although a major business and financial center, the city doesnt have the more rigid business culture of Jakarta. The pace is less frantic and the people friendlier, more outspoken. Its also smaller than Jakarta, without the capitals horrendous traffic jams, so its easier to get around.

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