The frangipani flower (Plumeria) and Indonesia

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Although basically the frangipani flower ( Bunga Kamboja ) is not native to Indonesian, but it can be said that this flower is the most important flower of Indonesian. This flower come and used in various social activities of Indonesia peoples . From various sources it is known that plants with beautiful and charming flowers and easy to grow anywhere in Indonesia are plants that originate from Latin America, brought to Indonesia since the Portuguese and Dutch colonial era. Now you can find this plant everywhere from house yard until public cemetery. Frangipani flowers come from the genus Plumeria. Its scientific name is taken from the name of the French botanist, Charles Plumier, who discovered the frangipani plant. Frangipani grows a lot in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean Islands. This flora is also spread in Brazil and Florida. The naming of this plant varies greatly depending on the type of species and the mention in each growing area. Frangipani Frangipani Flowers as mai...
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Weh Island

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Island of Weh (or We) or also known as Sabang island, a small volcanic island located northwest of Sumatra Island. This island was once connected to the island of Sumatra, but then separated by the sea after the last volcanic eruption in the Pleistocene era. This island is located in the Andaman Sea. The largest city on Pulau Weh is Sabang, the westernmost city in Indonesia. The Andaman Sea is situated on a small active tectonic plate. Complex systems of faults and volcanic arc islands have been formed along the ocean by the movement of tectonic plates. This island is Indonesia most Western Island, a part Aceh Province.

Weh Island

So for Indonesia geopolitically, Weh Island is very strategic, because it is directly adjacent to other countries such as India, Malaysia and Thailand and is an international shipping channel for ships that will enter and leave Indonesian territory from the west.

This island stretches for 15 kilometers (10 miles) at the northernmost tip of Sumatra. This island is only a small island with an area of 120.7 km², but has many mountains. The island's highest peak is a fumaroles volcano with a height of 617 meters (2024 feet). The last eruption of this mountain is thought to have occurred during the Pleistocene era. As a result of this eruption, part of this mountain was destroyed, it was filled with the sea and a separate island was formed. 

At a depth of nine meters (29.5 feet) near the town of Sabang, underwater fumaroles emerge from the ocean floor.[5] Volcanic cones can be found in the forest. There are 3 solfatara areas: one is located 750 meters southeast of the summit and the other is located 5 km and 11.5 km northwest of the summit on the west coast of Lhok Perialakot bay.

There are four small islands that surround Pulau Weh: Klah, Rubiah, Seulako, and Rondo. Among the four, Rubiah is famous as a diving tourism spot because of its coral reefs. Rubiah is a stopover place for Indonesian Muslims who carry out the sea pilgrimage before and after going to Mecca.

Sailing with the dolphins 

One of the ways to reach Pulau Weh is through the Port of Ulee Lheu Aceh to the Port of Balohan Sabang. There are two types of boats, a fast boat with a travel time of 30 minutes and a slow boat with a travel time of about 2 hours. 

Sailing with the Dolphins

If you choose the slow boat, then you have the opportunity to enjoy a cruise with wild dolphins that happily follow us on either side of the ship during a nearly 2 hour cruise. They jump as if escorting us. As if to say welcome while keeping us safe.

Sabang City

The city of Sabang is the main and largest city on Weh Island and is a free economic zone and the westernmost area of Indonesia.  Sabang also the point 0 km of the western side of Indonesia, geographically, Sabang City is located between 95° 13′ 02″ and 95° 22′ 36″ East Longitude, and between 05° 46′ 28″ and 05° 54′ 28″ North Latitude. 

Sabang City

In terms of Indonesia's geography, the City of Sabang is the westernmost administrative region, and is directly adjacent to neighboring countries, namely Malaysia, Thailand and India. The city of Sabang is surrounded by the Malacca Straits to the north and east, and the Indonesian Ocean to the west and south. The city of Sabang consists of five islands namely Weh Island (121 km2), Rubiah Island (0.357 km2), Seulako Island (0.055 km2), Klah Island (0.186 km2), and Rondo Island (0.650 km2).

 Administratively, the city of Sabang consists of two sub-districts and 18 villages or sub-districts, with a population of 35,220 people. In the City of Sabang, there are several ethnic groups where one and the other are not much different both in life and in language. The pattern of life in general has similarities with the pattern of life of the people of Aceh on the mainland. In general, residents in the Sabang city area have livelihoods in agriculture and fisheries, followed by residents working in trade, services, transportation, employees, and others.

Iboih Beach

Iboih Beach, one of the beaches located near the city of Sabang. From the city of Sabang, Iboih beach is only 20 kilometers away. This beach, which has another name Teupin Layeu, offers views of the exotic beaches starting from the white sand of the beach to the orange charm of the setting sun.

Besides offering beautiful views of the beach, visiting Iboih beach can also enjoy the beauty of the underwater world.

Iboih Beach

Underwater beauty can be enjoyed by snorkeling or diving, which displays a wide variety of marine life such as various species of fish and coral reefs.

Sunset can also be enjoyed comfortably on Iboih beach. Visitors can rent cottages to stay overnight after enjoying the beautiful sunset.

Sumur Tiga Beach

Sums Tiga Beach, is a beautiful beach, white sand with cliffs and beautiful coconut trees lined up here and there.

Sumur Tiga Beach

The underwater scenery is beautiful, also the sea water is still so clear. This situation is the perfect condition for those who like diving, the facilities here are also decent, even though the area is relatively remote.

The final word.

Weh Island along with the cluster of small islands around it are a group of beautiful islands and worthy of being a tourist spot for those of you who want peace and quiet.

Just imagine, at night and full moon there looking at the stars and the vast sky without pollution without unnecessary fuss...


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