Geography
Sleman is located on the northwest border of Yogyakarta Special Region, between the city of Yogyakarta and the Magelang Regency. It is bordered by Central Java to the north and east, Kulon Progo, Bantul, and Yogyakarta to the south, as well as Gunung Kidul to the south-east. Mount Merapi is located on the northeastern border of the regency.
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