ACEH (NANGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM)

ACEH (NANGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM)

Aceh is rich of events, attraction and unique cultures that it will fascinate anyone. Aceh is also rich in natural beauty, waves and sea garden, which is suitable for diving. Some of most beautiful Aceh tourism and historical sites and beaches have been damaged by the massive earthquake and Dec '04 Tsunami. The name of Aceh Darussalam is come from Aceh language means the welfare and peace Aceh country. Aceh is located in the Northwestern of Sumatra Island with the area of approximately 57,365.57 km square or 12.26 % of size of Sumatra Island. It consists of 119 islands, 73 major rivers and 2 lakes.

Geographically
Aceh is surrounded by:
North side: Malacca Strait
East Side: North Sumatra Province
South and the west Side: Indian Ocean.
The capital of Aceh is Banda Aceh. The Special Province of Aceh with its area of 57, 365.57 square kilometers covering 1.17 per cent of Indonesia is situated at the northern tip of Sumatra Island, between latitudes 2

In the central part of this province runs Bukit Barisan Mountain ranges with Tangse, Gayo, and Alas uplands. Also, there are several mountains found in the region such as Pasee Mountain with its peak, Geureudong" (2,595 m), and Peut Sagoe (2,708 m), Gayo Mountain range with its peak Burni Telong (2,566 m), and Ucap Malu Mountain range (3,187 m). Other mountains include: Alas mountain with its peak Abong-abong (3,015 m) Leuser (3,466 m), Aceh" Raya Mountain range with its peak Seulawah Agam, (1,762 m) and Seulawah Inong Mountain (868 m).

ACEH (NANGROE ACEH DARUSSALAM)

Aceh is rich of events, attraction and unique cultures that it will fascinate anyone. Aceh is also rich in natural beauty, waves and sea garden, which is suitable for diving. Some of most beautiful Aceh tourism and historical sites and beaches have been damaged by the massive earthquake and Dec '04 Tsunami. The name of Aceh Darussalam is come from Aceh language means the welfare and peace Aceh country. Aceh is located in the Northwestern of Sumatra Island with the area of approximately 57,365.57 km square or 12.26 % of size of Sumatra Island. It consists of 119 islands, 73 major rivers and 2 lakes.

Geographically
Aceh is surrounded by:
North side: Malacca Strait
East Side: North Sumatra Province
South and the west Side: Indian Ocean.
The capital of Aceh is Banda Aceh. The Special Province of Aceh with its area of 57, 365.57 square kilometers covering 1.17 per cent of Indonesia is situated at the northern tip of Sumatra Island, between latitudes 2

In the central part of this province runs Bukit Barisan Mountain ranges with Tangse, Gayo, and Alas uplands. Also, there are several mountains found in the region such as Pasee Mountain with its peak, Geureudong" (2,595 m), and Peut Sagoe (2,708 m), Gayo Mountain range with its peak Burni Telong (2,566 m), and Ucap Malu Mountain range (3,187 m). Other mountains include: Alas mountain with its peak Abong-abong (3,015 m) Leuser (3,466 m), Aceh" Raya Mountain range with its peak Seulawah Agam, (1,762 m) and Seulawah Inong Mountain (868 m)

The area also has several lakes such as Laut Tawar Lake in Central Aceh with an area of 60 square kilometers and a height of 1,225 meters above sea level, and also lake Aneuk Laot in Sabang (Weh Island).
Besides the mountains and lakes, there are also several major and lesser rivers, which run into both of Malacca Strait or into the Indonesian Ocean. Among the rivers running into Malacca Straits are: Krueng Aceh (Aceh River) in the Greater Aceh Regency, Krueng Peusangan and Krueng Jambo Aye in North Aceh Regency, Krueng Baro in Pidie Regency, and Krueng Peureulak and Krueng Tamiang in East Aceh Regency; The rivers running to the Indonesian Qcean are Krueng Teunom and Krueng Meureubo in West Aceh Regency, Krueng Kluet, Krueng Simpang Kiri and Krueng Simpang Kanan in South Aceh Regency.

On the west and south coasts, there are both large and small islands, some of which are inhabited and others, which are uninhabited. These islands are Weh Island, Breuh Island, Nasi Island, Simeulue Island and Tuangke Island (Banyak Island).

Weather & Climate
The dry season in Aceh usually lasts from March through August. The rainy season starts in September to last until February. The average annual rainfall ranges from 2,000 mm to 3,000 mm, with temperatures ranging from 25 to 30° Celsius. In the highlands, the average temperature is 200 Celsius. The amount of rainfall varies between all parts of Aceh. The western and southern coasts have more rainfall than the other parts. The weather along the coastal areas is usually warm. In the mountains tend to be cooler. The humidity varies from 65 to 75 percent. The wind from the west begins in June through November while the wind from the east begins in December through May.

The city of Banda Aceh, capital of province of Aceh, is 18,5 Km from the site dand takes about 20 minutes by car. The local International airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Many surfers around the world are frequent the nearby of Lhok Nga village during the winter moths. Climate after 10.00 am it gets quite hot but seldom-above 30º C in the shade.

Banda Aceh city was named Kutaraja. On 26 December 2004, this city had damaged by tsunami that damaged about 60% of this city buildings. The city that also titled as Rencong Land has 9 district, they are:

1. Baiturahman
2. Kuta Alam
3. Meuraxa
4. Syiah Kuala
5. Lueng Bata
6. Ulee Kareng
7. Banda Raya
8. Jaya Baru
9. Kutaraja

Banda Aceh is a city, which was established on April 22, 1205 by Sultan Alaidin Johansyah, is one of the oldest Islamic city in the South-East of Asia. It has been known since the seventeenth century as following.

• Metropolitan City
• Trading City (economic)
• Center of Science
• Center of Political Activities
• Center of Islamic Education
• Center of Islamic Culture in Southeast of Asia

History
Aceh, at the northwestern end of Sumatra, came into contact with the outside world as early as the sixth century AD. Chinese chronicles of that time speak of a kingdom on the northern tip of Sumatra named Po-Li. Several Arabic writings of the early ninth century, and later inscriptions found in India mention the area. In 1292, Marco Polo, on his voyage from China to Persia visited Sumatra and reported that on the northern part of Sumatra there were as many as six trading ports including Ferlec, Samudera and Lambri. It is ironic that this area is presently one of the least known of Indonesia.

Islam is reported to have reached Aceh between the seventh and eighth centuries AD and the first Islamic kingdom, Perlak was established in 804 AD. Then followed Samudera Pasai in 1042, Tamiah in 1184, Aceh in 1205 and Darussalam in 1511. In this year the Portuguese captured Malacca and many Asian and Arabic traders sought to avoid the Malacca Strait and called instead on Aceh's port, bringing wealth and prosperity. Aceh's dominance in trade and politics in northern parts of Sumatra began, reaching a climax between 1610 and 1640.

With the death of Sultan Iskandar Thani in 1641, Aceh's decline began. The British and Dutch both started to vie for influence. In 1824 the London Treaty was signed, giving the Dutch control over all British possessions in Sumatra in return for a Dutch surrender of their establishments in India and an abrogation of all claims on Singapore. The Dutch fought a long drawn out struggle in their attempt to subdue the Acehnese. The Aceh War, which lasted intermittently from 1873 to 1942, was the longest ever fought by Holland and cost the Dutch more than 10,000 lives. This struggle has stamped a deep imprint on the Acehnese outlook and mentality.
The era of industrialization arrived, and with it has come a more open attitude towards things alien. Visitors should keep in mind, though, that the Acehnese take their religion, their manners and their morals seriously.


HOTEL BOOKING

BANDA ACEH

Hotel Kuala Tripa Int'l Jl. Mesjid Raya Phone: (0651) 21455 Fax : (0651) 21790 Telex : 54188 Rooms: 40 Class: * * * Hotel Sultan International Jl. T.Panglima Polim No.1 Phone: (0651) 22465 Fax : (0651) 32770 Telex : 51414 Rooms: 60 Class : * * * Hotel Cakra Donya Jl. Khairil Anwar No.10 Phone: (0651) 33633 (6 lines) Fax : (0651) 23879 Rooms: 67 Class: * Hotel Kartika Jl. Nyak Adam Kamil IV No.1 Phone : (0651) 31205 Fax : (0651) 23629 Rooms: 29 Class: * Hotel Taman Tepi Laut Jl. Banda Aceh-Meulaboh Km 17,55, Lhoknya Phone: (0651) 44202, 32029 Fax : (0651) 44203 Rooms: 30 Class: * Hotel Palembang J1. Khairil Anwar No.49 Phone : (0651) 22044 Rooms: 13

LHOKSEUMAWE

Surya Aceh Cottage Jl. Hagu Barat Laut Phone: (0643) 43488, 43126 Rooms: 40 Class: * Hotel Selat Malaka Jl. Banda Aceh-Cunda Phone: (0645) 41831 Rooms: 30 Hotel Indah Jaya Jl. Pase No. 2 Phone: (0645) 43735, 2173' Rooms: 13 Hotel Pantai Samudra Jl. Iskandar Muda Phone: (0645) 43672, 21672 Rooms: 27

SABANG

Hotel Holiday Jl. Perdagangan Belakang Phone : (0652) 21131 Rooms: 30 Hotel Irma Jl. Seulawah No. 3 Phone: (0652) 21235 Rooms: 15 Hotel Pulau Jaya Jl. Seulawah No.17 Phone: (0652) 21344 Rooms: 43 Hotel Sabang Merauke Jl. Seulawah No.230 Phone: (0652) 21139 Rooms: 9 Hotel Danau Laut Tawar Jl. Lebe Kader Phone: (0643) 21143 Rooms: 10

LANGSA

Hotel Kartika Jl. A.Yani No. 214 Phone: (0641) 21727 Rooms: 30 Class : * Hotel Diah Jl. Syiah Kuala No.1 Phone: (0641) 21149 ARTSHOP AND LOCAL SOUVENIER BANDA ACEH Pusat Promosi Industri Kecil Jl. Ratu Safiatuddin Pasar Aceh Aceh Shopping Centre A. Azis Jl. Pemancar, Simpang Tiga Phone: (0651) 22057 H. Keucik Lemik Jl. Perdagangan No.115 Sanggar Seulanga Jl. Singgah Mata (Blower) Aceh Putra Jl. Merduati, Banda Aceh Al Azis Jl. Pemancar No.12 Phone: (0651) 22507 Nyak Ni Jl. Singgah Mata No. 2 Phone: (0651) 22090, 22091 Istana Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan Pasar Aceh Bungong Ban Keumang Jl. Merduati No. 27 Banda Aceh Anita Souvenir Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan Pasar Aceh Jl. Diponegoro, Banda Aceh Bungong Jaroe Jl. Cut Nyak Dhien, Banda Aceh Cahaya Pase Jl. Tgk. Pulo Dibaroh No. 5 SABANG Souvenir Anda Jl. Perdagangan No. 2 Sabang Dodent Jl. Cut Nyak Dhien Pasiran Nyohoka Jl. Perdagangan

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