🇮🇩 Kudus, Indonesia

Kudus is a city in Indonesia with a population of approximately 480,000. It is located in the province of Central Java. While Kudus is not known for its ports, shipyards, or ship part factories, it is still an interesting city to explore for seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies looking to experience Indonesian culture and history. Kudus is famous for its traditional craft of kretek cigarettes and its historical significance as the birthplace of Islam in Java, with several mosques and religious sites