Geographically Banten lies near from West Java and Sumatera. Banten situated among Sumatera, West Java, and Jakarta with it 8,956,229 population in 2003. Slightly off center and running to the west, there are famous Krakatau volcano which last erupted in 1883. Banten Province consists of six regions, that are; Serang regency, Cilegon city, Pandeglang regency, Lebak regency, Tangerang regency and Tangerang city.

Lying just 8 degrees south of the equator, Banten boasts a tropical climate with just two season, wet and dry all year and average annual temperature of around 28 degrees Celcius. The wide and gently sloping southern hilly, northern coastal region, the main products are coffee, vegetables, etc.

The Bantenese people have strong spiritual roots and their culture is still alive. The main religion is Islam, which arrived in Banten with the spread of Islam through Sumatera and Sulawesi during 15th century. Although originally from Arab, the Bantenese religion is unique. A large number of artists, musicians came from Banten.

The majority of Banten's 2,500,000 people live for the most part, in tight village communities with large extended family. The largest town are the capital Serang, Cilegon, and Tangerang in south. The main tourist area is Anyer. This small sleepy village became a major attraction because of its farmed white sand beaches and water sport recreation.