Lampung Indonesia General Information

Lampung, its capital Bandar Lampung, is the gateway to the island of Sumatra. Province covering 35,376 square kilometers of this, especially the west and south, dominated by hills which are part of the Bukit Barisan. In addition, Lampung also dominated by the mountains, like Mount Pesagi (2262 m) in West Lampung, Mount Rindingan (1506 m) on the Island Stage, and the mountain Rajabasa (1261 m) in South Lampung.

In the west and south, the province borders the Sunda Strait, east of the Java Sea, and north to Bengkulu and South Sumatra. Administratively, the provincial population of seven million people is composed of nine districts, 162 districts, as well as urban villages and 2072 villages.

Addition of land, which has the motto Lampung Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai, which means the Great Households have also consists of several islands, such as Darot Island, Legundi, Tegal, Sebuku, Ketagian, Sebesi, Krakatoa, and Banana.

Some way or the river that flows in the provincial leadership of Governor Sjachroedin this ZP, among others, Tulangbawang Way, 136 km, Way Jepara, 50 km, and the Way Semaka / Watermelon, 90 km.

Lampung now is developing its tourism potential, and has established seven tourism areas, namely Area Kalianda Eco tourism, Forest Park Mountain Betung, Way Kambas National Park, Taman Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, Area Tourism Bakauheni and Siger Land Mark Tower, and the Region of Pekalongan Agrotourism . Overall, the number of natural attractions in the tail Sumatra province amount to 177 units.

History Of Lampung Indonesia

Embryo of Lampung ethnic communities currently known comes from the scale Brak, a kingdom at the foot of Mount Pesagi, exactly south of Lake Ranau. Existence Brak scale can be traced through historical remains, such as statues, stone brak, sukau, and megalithic sculptures. It is also not rebuffed by historical experts, like Dr. Fn. Fune, Groenevelt, Rampanggilay, Van Vollenhoven, LC Westenenk, and Hellfich.

Meanwhile, the prakemerdekaan history of Indonesia, Lampung began controlled by the Sultanate of Banten from the year 1500-1800 AD. Then, in the year 1682, Sultan Haji Lampung cede some territory to the East India Company as a reward for his efforts to defeat the Sultan Agung Tirtayasa.

Dutch, who preyed on the natural outcome of Lampung black pepper famous, eventually able to carry only 74 thousand tons of black pepper due to opposition from the community have Lampung. In the history of the Independence of Indonesia, Lampung was officially designated a province on March 18, 1964.

Lampung Indonesia Culture

Samba dance is one of the regional dances of Lampung. This dance is held to pay respects to the guest areas. In addition, this dance is also shown on wedding ceremonies.

Meanwhile, the type of music that until now still preserved is the Classical Lampung, which is played by using acoustic gitas and lute. This classical music is a combination of Islamic culture and the unique culture of Lampung. In addition, to promote culture and tourism Lampung, Lampung administration routinely perform festival Krakatoa. The festival is absorbing a lot of local and foreign tourists.

Lampung traditional house called Nuvou Balak, designated as the home of chiefs. Balak Nuwou equipped with Pusiban (where guests reported), Pit Bull (kitchen), Nuwou granary lost souls, and where inter-clan council. On the stairs to the house, there are three oversized white umbrella, yellow and red. Each color represents the level of the clan, village and tribal communities as a social unit of Lampung.

Population in Lampung Regency Indonesia

Approximately 25 percent of the people who inhabit the tribal Lampung Lampung, while the rest are ethnic Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese. The population is using the language of Lampung, Sundanese, Javanese, Bali, and Indonesia. Furthermore, 92 percent of the population profess Islam, Protestant 1.8 percent, 1.8 percent of a Catholic, and 1.7 percent embraced Buddhism.

Language used in Lampung Indonesia

The language used is the language of Lampung, Indonesian, Sundanese, Javanese and Balinese.

Lampung Culinary

One of the famous confectionery is typical Seruit Lampung. Harpoon a fried fish dishes or grilled, and mixed with chili paste, tempoyak durian or mango. Usually, the type of fish are river fish such as belide, BAUNG, and layis. Harpoon was served along with fresh Lalapan. For a souvenir that can be brought home, you can buy special sauce is very spicy Lampung, crackers kemplang, lempok, and others. All of this can you find in the shops by-by in Lampung.

Lampung

Tourist Office:
Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No. 29
Bandar Lampung
Tel. (+62721) 26430
Fax. (+62721) 266184