Which highland city, situated in an ancient volcanic lake basin in West Java, is renowned for Art Deco colonial architecture, higher education, and the historic 1955 Asian-African Conference?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Bandung High-Altitude Volcanic Basin Metropolitan Center
- Step 1: Bandung, capital of West Java, lies at an elevation of 768 meters surrounded by volcanic peaks. Step 2. In April 1955, it hosted the seminal Asian-African Conference at Gedung Merdeka, giving birth to the Non-Aligned Movement. Answer: Bandung. Why not the others: Bogor is famous for its presidential palace and botanical gardens.
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