Turpuk Sihotang, Harian, Samosir Regency, North Sumatra 22396, Indonesia
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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.
Lake Toba is a large natural lake located in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is one of the largest lakes in the world, measuring approximately 100 kilometers in length, 30 kilometers in width, and up to 500 meters in depth. The lake is located within the caldera of a supervolcano, which last erupted around 75,000 years ago.
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia. It is the largest island that is fully within Indonesian territory. Its highest elevation is 3,805 m (12484 ft) and its highest point is at Kerinci. Its population was 60,795,669 in 2023.
