Yog·ya·kar·ta 
(yŏg′yə-kärtə, jôk′jä-, jŏk′yə-) or Jog·ja·kar·ta (jŏgyə-, jôk′jä-)
(yŏg′yə-kärtə, jôk′jä-, jŏk′yə-) or Jog·ja·kar·ta (jŏgyə-, jôk′jä-) A city of southern Java, Indonesia, southeast of Jakarta. Founded in 1749, it is a major cultural center known for its dance and drama festivals.