Provinsi

     North Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Utara), is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the island of Sumatra, and its capital is Medan. North Sumatra is fourth most populous province in Indonesia after West Java, East Java and Central Java and the most populous Indonesian province outside Java, with over 13.5 million inhabitants in 2014.

 History 

In the days of the Dutch government, a government of North Sumatra named Gouvernement van Sumatera with the area covering the whole of the island of Sumatra, headed by a governor who is based in the city of Medan.
After independence, the first session of the National Committee of Regions (KND), Sumatra was then divided into three sub-provinces namely North Sumatra, Central Sumatra and South Sumatra. North Sumatra province itself is an amalgamation of three administrative regions called residency namely: Residency of Aceh, East Sumatra Residency, and residency of Tapanuli.
With the publication of the Law of the Republic of Indonesia (R.I.) No. 10 Year 1948 on April 15, 1948, it was determined that Sumatra is divided into three provinces, each of which has the right to organize and manage their own household, namely: North Sumatra, Central Sumatra Province, and South Sumatra Province. Date 15 April 1948 subsequently determined as the anniversary of North Sumatra Province.
In early 1949, the reorganization of government back in Sumatra. With the decision of the Government Emergency R.I. No. 22 / Govt / Emergency Government on May 17, 1949, abolished the post of Governor of North Sumatra. Furthermore, the Government Emergency Decree R.I. on December 17, 1949, established the province of Aceh and Tapanuli Province / East Sumatra. Then, with a Government Regulation in lieu of Law No. 5 Year 1950 on August 14, 1950, such provisions shall be lifted and reshaped North Sumatra Province.
Act R.I. No. 24 of 1956, promulgated on December 7, 1956, established an autonomous region of Aceh province, independent of the province of North Sumatra.

Geography

Lake Toba, World's largest volcanic lake

The province of North Sumatra stretches across the island of Sumatra between the Indian Ocean and the Strait Malacca. It borders Aceh province on the northwest and Riau and West Sumatra provinces in the southeast. It has an area of 72,981  km². The province contains a broad, low plain along the Strait of Malacca on which the provincial capital, Medan, is located. In the south and west, the land rises to the mountain range that runs the length of Sumatra; the mountains here are dominated by Lake Toba, formed from the caldera of an ancient volcano. Several large islands in the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Sumatra are currently part of North Sumatra, most notably Nias Island and the Batu Islands.
There are 419 islands in propisi North Sumatra. The outer islands is the island Simuk (Nias), and the island Berhala in the Strait of Sumatra (Malacca).
Nias archipelago consists of the island as the main island and other smaller islands in the vicinity. Nias Islands located off the coast of western Indian Ocean. Administration center located in Gunung Sitoli.
Batu Islands consist of 51 islands with four major islands: Sibuasi, Pini, Tanahbala, Tanahmasa. Pulautelo administrative center on the island Sibuasi. Batu Islands located in the southeast of the island of Nias. Other islands in the North Sumatra: Imanna, Pasu, Bawa, Hamutaia, Batumakalele, Lego, Masa, Bau, Simaleh, Makole, Jake, and Sigata, Wunga.
In North Sumatra, there are currently two national parks, the Gunung Leuser National Park and Batang Gadis National Park. According to the Ministerial Decree, No. 44 of 2005, the forest area in North Sumatra today 3.74212 million hectares (ha). Which consists of a Natural Reserve Area / Natural Conservation Area covering an area of 477 070 ha, 1.29733 million ha of protected forest, limited production forest 879 270 ha, Permanent production forest 1,035,690 ha and production forest that can be converted covering 52 760 ha.
But this figure character is de jure alone. Because as a de facto , the existing forests is not covering it anymore. Happens a lot of damage due to encroachment and illegal logging. So far, over 206,000 ha of forest in Sumatra has experienced changes in function. Has been turned into plantations, transmigration. And of the total, as many as 163,000 ha of plantations and 42,900 ha for transmigration area.

Government

The administrative center of North Sumatra is located in the city Medan, governed by a Governor. Earlier, North Sumatra, including Sumatra province in Indonesia shortly became independent in 1945. In 1950, North Sumatra Province was formed that includes former residency of East Sumatra, Tapanuli, and Aceh. In 1956, Aceh split off into Aceh.

Population

North Sumatra recorded a population of 12,985,075 in the 2010 national census, making the 4th most populous province in Indonesia, with a sex ratio of 99.59 men per 100 women.^[8] The latest estimate (for January 2014) is 13,527,937.

Uniqness 

 1. Becak Medan     if asked what means of transportation first look for visitors if to the field, the answer is Becak Medan.Becak Medan becak Medan!    Absolutely unique, unique designs, plus knick knacks creativity of the owner of this becak into a vehicle mascot in Medan. Do not be wrong Although the name clearly identifies the provincial capital, but its existence has now spread throughout the region of North Sumatra. 

2. Bika Ambon 

The real cake, surely you will remember a city name in the east, Ambon!According to the ongoing rumor, there are two versions of why it is called bika ambon. The first version assumes this cake making is Ambonese but domiciled in Medan. The second version is the color of this cake which is dark, so with the word Ambon. Where the skin of the population is dark.    Bika Ambon became a mandatory hand when visiting North Sumatra. Almost at every corner the merchants provide bread that most of the composition is made from sap and honey.

3. Ulos    People in North Sumatra are mostly Batak tribes. Cultural heritage of the hereditary hobo that has tangible height in some ancestral relics, but still maintained and preserved until now.    Ulos is one of the inseparable elements of every activity of Batak society. Formerly ulos only with cloth motifs and colors are predominantly black, red and white. Meet the developmental mode, now more sleek and attractive. Ulos is also classified in several types with respect to its function.    Well for those of you who visit North Sumatra, do not turn this one craft to take home as a keepsake.4. Lake Toba    Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 kilometers and a width of 30 kilometers located in the Province of North Sumatra, Indonesia. This lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In the middle of this lake there is a volcanic island called Samosir Island.    Lake Toba has long been an important tourist destination in North Sumatra attracting domestic and foreign tourists.It is estimated that Lake Toba occurred today about 73,000-75,000 years ago and is the eruption of Supervolcano (super volcano) the most recent. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner of Michigan Technological University forecast volcanic materials spewed out of the mountain as much as 2,800 km³, with 800 km³ of ignimbrit rock and 2,000 km³ of volcanic ash expected to be blown to the west for 2 weeks. Wind-blown volcanic ash has spread to half the earth, from China to South Africa. The eruption occurred for 1 week and throw the dust up to 10 km above sea level.5. Sidikalang CoffeeWhere the name is not so popular in Indonesia, but for coffee lovers abroad they must know coffee sidikalang. What is that?This coffee has its own distinctive taste of tongue and difficult to be strengthened with words, so you better try it yourself. Although brewed in the kitchen, the fragrance will spread throughout the house. Sidikalang coffee has a high enough caffeine content. So do not be surprised if you can literate all night long when you consume them.Curious?If you want to get this coffee, you should be able to spend time berplesir to Sidikalang because only in this city you can find, as the name suggests, Coffee Sidikalang!6. Rahmad Wildlife Museum and Gallery   It is a gallery with an amazing collection of animals preserved wildlife. With 1000 collection animals from all over the city.   This museum is disnyalir as the most complete gallery in Southeast Asia, Rahmat Syah sang a variety of International and National partisan for his idea in conservation pelesatarian wild world. Like The Big Five Grand Slam Awards and World Hunting Awards, And this is the first person from Indonesia to get the award.

7. Taman Wisata Iman Dairi   While our country is facing a prolonged SARA conflict. The theme park of faith comes to contribute to peace and reminds us of the harmony of the faithful, Its uniqueness lies in the 5 places of worship in Indonesia, arranged in a way on the bed of the hill of sitinjo. Not only that traveler! many monuments and statues of every religion can be found here    In addition, Landscape and Keasrian nature becomes an attraction for tourists to visit!Where else can find religious attractions in Indonesia that the concept of Harmony and unity if not a tourist park of faith dairi.

https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumatera_Utara

 Question

 1. Who is currently governor of North Sumatra?
a. Tengku Erry Nuradi
b. Gatot Pujo Nugroho
c. Syamsul Arifin
d. Tengku Rizal Nurdin
e. Syamsul Arifin

2. Which lake is famous in North Sumatra?
a. Lake Towuti
b. Lake Poso
c. Lake Toba
d. Lake Sentarum
e. Lake Matano

3. When is the anniversary of North Sumatra Province?
a. July 27, 1948
b. 6 april1945
c. 8 febuari 1948
d. 12 December 1945
e. 15 april 1948

4. What is the total land area of North Sumatera Province?
a. 72,981.23 km2
b. 27,189.00 km2
c. 23,450.23 km2
d. 43,456.00 km2
e. 12,345.00 km2

5. How many famous uniqueness from North Sumatera Province?
a. 7
b. 9
c. 5
d. 3
e. 5