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Aceh (/ ˈ ɑː tʃ eɪ / AH-chay, Indonesian: [aˈtʃɛ(h)] ⓘ; Acehnese: Acèh, Jawoë: اچيه ), officially the Province of Aceh (Indonesian: Provinsi Aceh, Acehnese: Nanggroë Acèh Darussalam, Jawoë: نڠڬرواي اچيه دارالسلام ), is the westernmost province of Indonesia.
Aceh, autonomous daerah istimewa (special district) of Indonesia, with the status of propinsi (or provinsi; province), forming the northern extremity of the island of Sumatra. Aceh is surrounded by water on three sides: the Indian Ocean to the west and north and the Strait of Malacca to the east.
Aceh is a province in the northern tip of Indonesia and sees far fewer visitors than many other parts of the country. The province is known for the devastating tsunami of 2004 which killed almost 200,000 people, and it is also notable for being the only place in Indonesia to have Shariah law.
Sumatra's northernmost province, Aceh is both a fiercely proud and prosperous region. It's blessed with rainforests that feature incredible biodiversity, as well as pristine islands popular with beachgoers, divers and surfers alike.
S hortly before 8 a.m. of 26 December 2004, a 9.1 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful in recorded history, shook the ground in Aceh, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Residents rushed out of homes and buildings; some fled for safety and to higher grounds. People on the coast saw the waters recede, but most of them were unaware of the impending disaster that would wipe out whole villages and ...
The Sultanate of Aceh, officially the Kingdom of Aceh Darussalam (Acehnese: Nanggroe Acèh Darussalam; Jawoë: اچيه دارالسلام ), was a sultanate centered in the modern-day Indonesian province of Aceh. It was a major regional power in the 16th and 17th centuries, before experiencing a long period of decline.
The province of Aceh is in the northwest of Sumatra, with an area of approximately 57,365 km 2, or 12.26% of the size of the island. It includes 119 islands, 73 major rivers and 2 lakes. Aceh is surrounded by the Straits of Malacca in the north, North Sumatra Province in the east and the Indian Ocean in the south and the west.
Aceh (pronounced AH-chay) is one of the provinces of Indonesia and designated as a Special Territory of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. Its full name is Nanggröe Aceh Darussalam. Past spellings include Acheh, Atjeh and Achin. Aceh is known for its political independence and fierce resistance to control by ...
Indonesia is proud to have Aceh as its westernmost province. Aceh is as known as Serambi Mekkah or the Veranda of Mecca because it was said as the first gateway for Islam in the archipelago.
Explore Banda Aceh's captivating blend of spirituality and cultural magnificence, offering a unique experience in a land steeped in profound traditions