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North Sumatra Indonesia Last Updated: 11/14/2026 |
| North Sumatra is a province of Indonesia located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. The highest point is Sinabung, at 2,460 m (8,070 ft). The province's population in mid-2025, according to official estimates, is 15,785,839. The capital and largest city is Medan, located on the eastern coast of the island. | |
| North Sumatra comprises five islands or island groups: the Hinako, Nias, and Telos archipelagos, and two other lesser-known island groups to the north. The province is known for its stunning tropical landscapes, terraced rice paddies, verdant mountains, forested hills, white sandy beaches, music, dance, and folk art. | |
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Christ the redeemer Place » Historical Place On September 19, 2024, Indonesia inaugurated the world's tallest statue of Jesus Christ on Sibeabea Hill in Samosir district, North Sumatra province, overlooking Lake Toba. Standing 61 meters tall, the statue offers panoramic views of Lake Toba. It is 20 meters taller than the 39.6-meter-tall Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. The project aims to boost tourism in the region. 128 views 💖 1Turpuk Sihotang, Harian, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 22396, Indonesia |