Aceh, Special region in Sumatra, Indonesia.
The northernmost province of Indonesia extends along the Indian Ocean and Malacca Strait, featuring dense rainforests, mountains, and coastal plains.
The Sultanate of Aceh, established in 1511, developed into a major trade center and Islamic stronghold before facing Dutch colonization in the 19th century.
The Acehnese people maintain strong Islamic traditions, and the region represents the only Indonesian province that implements Sharia law as official legislation.
The province contains substantial oil and natural gas reserves on its eastern coast, while agricultural production includes rice, rubber, coffee, and coconuts.
The region experienced complete transformation after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, leading to extensive reconstruction and a peace agreement with separatist movements.
Location: Indonesia
Inception: December 7, 1956
Capital city: Banda Aceh
Elevation above the sea: 125 m
Shares border with: North Sumatra
Website: http://acehprov.go.id
GPS coordinates: 4.30000,96.90000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:02
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