West sumatra is one of the most beautiful areas of Indonesia. It is mountainous and divided by three valleys. There are lovely lakes and spectacular volcanoes. But Minangkabau land is very special and has the most friednly population group of Indonesia. They love to talk with visitors and will tell us about their unique society. If a visitor tries to understand the culture and Minang traditions he will soon feel himself a member of the clan. He will be invited as a guest to their homes - a unique way to become acquainted with real Indonesia life. Most of our hosts and hostesses are English teachers so language will not be much of a problem. They will show us the community and explain their customs.
The land of the Minangkabau, West Sumatrahas a distinct culture, which distinguishes it from the rest of the isaland. A land of scenic beauty with blue green lakes and mountains, West Sumatra's Center of Culture and tourism is Bukittinggi in the highlands, north of the provincial capital of Padang. Most prominent in the landscape is the horn-shaped roofs of the houses nestled in the coconut groves. The name Minangkabau means triumphant buffalo. It leads a community and family life based on a matrilineal system, which clusters around mosques and the taraditional houses. As it is the women who have the propertise, the men are known for their wanderlust and entrepreneur ship. Traveling is Considered a mark of success and therefore many6 of them are found "merantau" (emigrated) to other parts of country. This is proof that many Minang or Padang restaurant, serve very spicy food, found in all major towns in the nation. The people are hospitable and eloquent in a poetic style of speech and ceremonies. Festivals are colorful occasions.
West Sumatra has a coastline where the capital is situated. The hinterland is a range of high mountains, which dip into picturesque valley and lakes. Pagaruyung, (the art centers for silver, hand-weaving, embroidery and woodcarving).
Geographically
West Sumatra province has about 49,778 sq Km widht, which is located between Oo 54' North Latitude and 3o 3O South Latitude and between 980 36' and 1O10 53'. The boundaries of this regency is:
Nort Side: Riau Province
South Side: Indian Ocean
West Side: North Sumatra Province
East Side: Jambi and Bengkulu Province
West Sumatra has a coastline where the capital is situated. The hinterland is a range of high mountains, which dip into picturesque valley and lakes. Pagaruyung, (the art centers for silver, hand-weaving, embroidery and woodcarving).
Geographically West Sumatra province has about 49,778 sq Km widht, which is located between Oo 54' North Latitude and 3o 3O South Latitude and between 980 36' and 1O10 53'. The boundaries of this regency is:
Nort Side: Riau Province
South Side: Indian Ocean
West Side: North Sumatra Province
East Side: Jambi and Bengkulu Province
Wide Area
West Sumatra Province has 42,297. 30-Km2 areas. The West Sumatra coastline faces the Indian Ocean and stretches 375 Km from North Sumatra province in the northwest to Bengkulu in the southeast. West Sumatra lakes include: Maninjau (99.5 Km2), Singkarak (130.1 Km2), Diatas (31.5 Km2), Dibawah (14.0 Km2), Talang (5.0 Km2). West Sumatra rivers include Kuranji, Anai, Ombilin, Suliki, Arau. The mountains & volcanoes of West Sumatra are include: Marapi (2,891 m), Sago (2,271 m), Singgalang (2,877 m), Talakmau (2,91 m) Talang (2,572 m), Tandikat (2,438 m).
Climate
The temperature of west Sumatra province has ranges between 22o C and 32o C, and the rainfall is 2,298 mm per year.
Administratively
West Sumatra Province is divided among 8 regencies and 6 municipals with Padang as its capital city.
Demography
The people of this province have a strong traditional leaving their hometown to make their way of life. Indeed, West Sumatra communities ( Minang ) are easily found in each province of Indonesia. In 1994, the total population reached 4,265,900 people with its density amounted to 101 people per Km2. In the 1990-1994 periode, the people grew at a rate 1.6% per year or in the lower level that of the population national growth amounted to 2.144% per year.
West Sumatra Province has 42,297. 30-Km2 areas. The West Sumatra coastline faces the Indian Ocean and stretches 375 Km from North Sumatra province in the northwest to Bengkulu in the southeast. West Sumatra lakes include: Maninjau (99.5 Km2), Singkarak (130.1 Km2), Diatas (31.5 Km2), Dibawah (14.0 Km2), Talang (5.0 Km2). West Sumatra rivers include Kuranji, Anai, Ombilin, Suliki, Arau. The mountains & volcanoes of West Sumatra are include: Marapi (2,891 m), Sago (2,271 m), Singgalang (2,877 m), Talakmau (2,91 m) Talang (2,572 m), Tandikat (2,438 m).
Climate
The temperature of west Sumatra province has ranges between 22o C and 32o C, and the rainfall is 2,298 mm per year.
Administratively
West Sumatra Province is divided among 8 regencies and 6 municipals with Padang as its capital city.
Demography
The people of this province have a strong traditional leaving their hometown to make their way of life. Indeed, West Sumatra communities ( Minang ) are easily found in each province of Indonesia. In 1994, the total population reached 4,265,900 people with its density amounted to 101 people per Km2. In the 1990-1994 periode, the people grew at a rate 1.6% per year or in the lower level that of the population national growth amounted to 2.144% per year.
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