🇮🇩 Surakarta, Indonesia

Surakarta, also known as Solo, is a city in central Java, Indonesia. It has a population of approximately 550,000 people. While Surakarta is not a coastal city, it is located near the Bengawan Solo River, which is navigable and used for transportation of goods. Seafarers and shipowners may be interested in the city's shipyards and factories producing ship parts, which are vital for maintaining and repairing vessels.