# Confusing east and west

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**Created:** [July 7, 2026, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confusing-east-and-west/1031478 "2026-07-07T04:15:42Z")\
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> [@CairoCarol](#):
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> [“Krakatoa East of Java”](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064555/) has always been a thorn in my side.
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> Setting aside “Krakatoa” (it is “Krakatau”), the volcano in question was _west_ of Java.

From 5 years ago:

> [@Your geographical misconceptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294/656):
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> > [@Your geographical misconceptions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-geographical-misconceptions/929294/655):
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> > Krakatoa is actually west of Java, not _[East of Java](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa,_East_of_Java)_ .
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> Well sure, _after_ it blew up

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