Sumatra (2024)

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What is Sumatra famous for? ›

Bali is world famous for its luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, and unique Hindu culture with Hindu temples, Sumatra is most famous for its vast unspoiled jungle, the largest volcanic crater lake in the world, the Lake Toba, and the highest volcano in Indonesia, The Kerinci (3850 m.)

Like all parts of Indonesia, Indonesian (which was based on Riau Malay) is the official language and the main lingua franca. Although Sumatra has its own local lingua franca, variants of Malay like Medan Malay and Palembang Malay are popular in North and South Sumatra, especially in urban areas.

The correct answer is Indonesia. The Greater Sundas (Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Celebes), the Lesser Sundas, the Moluccas, and western New Guinea are the main islands and island groups that make up the Republic of Indonesia.

Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera) is an island in western Indonesia. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia (two larger islands, Borneo and New Guinea, are shared between Indonesia and other countries) and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538.

While it doesn't have the temples of Bali or Java, what this Indonesian island lacks in historic sites it more than makes up for. North Sumatra is an island of awesome scenery and thrilling adventure experiences. The area is steeped in tradition and fascinating culture.

The Kerinci region is a remote highland valley, located mountains and volcanoes and famous for its natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and a unique traditional culture. The Kerinci Seblat National Park, with almost 14,000 km2, is the largest National Park of Sumatra.

In 2021, the highest poverty rate in the district/cities of Sumatra was in West Nias at 26.42%, followed by Meranti Islands with 25.68% and North Nias with 25.66%.

Sumatra has great natural wealth; about 70% of the country's income is produced there. The island has some of Indonesia's richest oil fields, its finest coalfields, and deposits of gold and silver. Its offshore islands are known for their tin and bauxite.

According to the most recent census from 2010, 87.2 percent of the population is Muslim, 7 percent Protestant, 2.9 percent Roman Catholic, and 1.7 percent Hindu.

Approximately 230,000 people died in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. It is one of the deadliest disasters in modern history. The Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, which caused the tsunami, is estimated to have released energy equivalent to 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs.

Where do most people live in Sumatra? ›

The principal cities are Medan, Palembang, and Padang. Much of the population is rural; the highest population density is around Medan in northeastern Sumatra.

In conclusion, after travelling around both Borneo and Sumatra, we found the experience in Sumatra to be far superior. That's to say if you're looking for authentic jungle trekking for wildlife that's actually wild-- coupled with good chances of actually seeing the wildlife.

The national area of Japan (377,737 km2) is smaller than Sumatra, the second biggest island of Indonesia (473,606 km2).

Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra Province. This city is the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya, as well as the largest city outside of Java.

"West Sumatra's exports in 2021 mostly comprised animal/vegetable fats and oils valued at US$2.4 billion," Chief of BPS Office in West Sumatra Herum Fajarwati said here on Sunday. Rubber and rubber products emerged as the second biggest foreign exchanger earner with a value of US$188.10 million .

Sumatran coffee is renowned for its distinctive flavor profile, which is often described as full-bodied, earthy, and with low acidity. This unique taste is attributed to several factors, including the region's volcanic soil, high altitude, and the wet-hulling processing method commonly used in Sumatra.

The economy of Sumatra Island is characterized by its diverse sectors and resources. The leading sectors in Sumatra include agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, as well as water supply, waste management, and recycling sectors .

Sumatra also produces rubber, tea, kapok, coffee, and cloves. The island also exports farmed shrimp. Natural gas, petroleum, coal, and other fossil fuels are other prime sources of revenue.