Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra

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Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra, Protected rainforest system in Sumatra, Indonesia.

Three national parks span across 25,000 square kilometers along the Bukit Barisan Mountains, containing dense vegetation and numerous waterways.

The designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004 marked the recognition of these forests that have existed for over 100 million years.

Indigenous communities near the national parks maintain traditional knowledge of medicinal plants found within the protected forest boundaries.

Visitors can access guided tours through designated paths in Gunung Leuser, Kerinci Seblat, and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Parks.

The area contains eleven peaks above 2,700 meters, including Mount Kerinci, the highest volcano in Indonesia at 3,805 meters.

Location: Aceh

Location: North Sumatra

Location: Bengkulu

Location: Jambi

Location: West Sumatra

Location: South Sumatra

Location: Lampung

GPS coordinates: -2.50000,101.50000

Latest update: May 20, 2025 22:31

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