Southeast Sulawesi

Southeast Sulawesi encompasses mountainous terrain, coastal areas, and multiple islands, including Wakatobi, Buton, and Muna, covering 38,068 square kilometers of land.

The region transformed from multiple kingdoms influenced by the Srivijaya and Majapahit empires into an Indonesian province established on September 23, 1964.

The population includes Bugis, Tolaki, Butonese, and Muna ethnic groups, each maintaining specific traditions in dance, ceremonies, and maritime practices.

The province generates income through nickel mining, agriculture production of rice and spices, while maintaining fishing operations across its maritime territory.

The Bajau people of Southeast Sulawesi maintain their traditional lifestyle in houses built on stilts above the water.

Location: Indonesia

Inception: September 23, 1964

Capital city: Kendari

Elevation above the sea: 61 m

Website: http://www.sultraprov.go.id

Shares border with: Central Sulawesi, South Sulawesi

Website: http://sultraprov.go.id

GPS coordinates: -3.95000,122.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:49