Sumatra is an elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest–southeast axis. The Indian Ocean borders the northwest, west, and southwest coasts of Sumatra, with the island chain of …

Jan 6, 2025 · Sumatrans speak languages of the Austronesian (Malayo-Polynesian) language family. The Acehnese inhabit northwestern Sumatra; the Gayo and Alas peoples, the …

Feb 10, 2024 · In general, the island of Sumatra is inhabited by the Malay people, who are divided into several tribes or sub-tribes. Major tribes other than Malay are Batak, Minangkabau, Aceh, …

It is thick with virgin rainforest, jungle-covered hills, terraced rice field, mountain rivers, beautiful waterfalls, volcanic lakes and peaceful white beaches.The people of the region can be divided …

What is the Population of Sumatra? Sumatra is of unique importance to the world and is considered the fifth most populous island on the planet. It is not densely populated, with only …

May 22, 2024 · Sumatra, Indonesia’s largest island and the sixth-largest island in the world, is a melting pot of cultures that contribute to Indonesia’s diverse cultural tapestry. It is home to a …

The vast, heavily forested island of Sumatra forms the southern perimeter of the Strait of Malacca. The strait is one of the most important lanes of shipping and commerce in the world, and …

Mar 24, 2021 · The people of Mentawai live around the island of Siberut, about 160 kilometers from Padang, the capital of western Sumatra. Siberut belongs to the Mentawai Islands …

Mar 14, 2018 · The Batak people live in tribes on the North Sumatran Island and are one of the biggest Indigenous tribes in Indonesia. They live in the highlands of Sumatra in the Tapanuli …

The Simeulue people (other names include Simalur, Simeuloë, Simulul, Long Bano and Devayan) are an indigenous group of people inhabiting Simeulue Island off the west coast of Sumatra, …