Sumatra Island
Sumatra (also spelled Sumatera) is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. 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 (approximately 470,000 km?).
Etymology
Sumatra was known in ancient times by the Sanskrit names of Swarnadw?pa ("Island of Gold") and Swarnabh?mi ("Land of Gold"), due likely to the gold deposits of the island's highlands. The first word mentioning the name of Sumatra was the name of Srivijayan Haji (king) Sumatrabhumi ("King of the land of Sumatra"), who sent an envoy to China in 1017. Arab geographers referred to the island as Lamri (Lamuri, Lambri or Ramni) in the 10-13th centuries, in reference ... [readmore]
The beautiful valley in West Sumatera
Imagine West Sumatera who passed the equator, there are tropical forests with high rainfall, with the Barisan Mountains and Mount Singgalang near Bukittinggi. Many of the valley or gorge and the lake is very attractive for tourists. The natural beauty of the area plus the cool air Bukittinggi, in colonial times used to attract Dutch amtenar to live there. Even now Bukittinggi a major tourist destination for foreign tourists and domestic.
Some people argue that the natural beauty of the valley or gorge is more beautiful when viewed from above. In fact looks beautiful from all sides. At the bottom of the valley and river flows are usually more fertile land, while the cliffs winding ... [readmore]
Lake Gunung Tujuh
The peak of Mount Kerinci, which is the highest active volcano in Indonesia. This mountain looks so close from one GunungTujuh back. Mount Kerinci towering into the sky as if seen alone. GunungTujuh region separated by a highway that connects Sungai Penuh, the capital of Kerinci regency, Jambi province, with Labuh Estuary, Solok regency, West Sumatra. For the climbers, Mount Kerinci with a peak at an altitude of 3805 meters above sea level (asl) is as always a challenge. However, for amateur climbers who just want to feel tired to walk uphill through the trail, the Seven Mountains region can treat the dream to conquer the mountain.
Gunung Tujuh in this area live many species ... [readmore]
