sumatera

印度尼西亚西部的大型岛屿 苏门答腊岛(Sumatra Island)是东南亚印度尼西亚西部的一个大型岛屿。面积47万平方公里， 是世界第六大岛屿，也是印度尼西亚所独立拥有的最大的岛屿。人口5018万，是印尼人口第二多的岛屿。属于热带雨林气候。 位于赤道之上，是大巽他群岛四个主要岛屿之一。东北隔马六甲海峡与马来半岛相望，西濒印度洋，东临中国南海，东南隔巽他海峡与爪哇岛相望，北面为安达曼群岛。 苏门答腊岛古名为Suvara Dvipa（梵语：黄金岛屿），在中国古代文献中称为金洲，因自古以来苏门答腊岛山区

^ The Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia states that Sumatra is the correct spelling in Indonesian;[1] however, it is popularly and legislatively spelled in Indonesian as Sumatera.

Sumatra (also Sumatera) is a region of Indonesia and the sixth largest island in the world. Wild and rugged, Sumatra has great natural wealth.

Also known as: “ Andalas ”, “ Pulau Sumatera ”, “ Sumatera ”, “ Sumatera Island ”, “ Sumatra Island ”, and “ Sumatra, Indonesia ” Location: Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sumatra (also Sumatera) is one of Indonesia's large islands and the sixth largest island in the world. Wild and rugged, Sumatra is a blend of Mother Nature extremes, blessed with natural wealth as well as proneness to natural disasters.

Explore Sumatra's rainforests, volcanoes and vibrant cultures in this Indonesia travel guide. Discover Lake Toba, wild orangutans, Mentawai islands and top tips.