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South Sumatra Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

province of Indonesia, on the island of Sumatra

About South Sumatra

On 12 September 1950, South Sumatra province was established with a larger territory than it is today calledSouthern Sumatra, as it encompassed the southern third of Sumatra island covering areas that were eventually formed into separate provinces:Lampungwas carved from the southern part of the province in 1964,Bengkulufrom the coastal western part of the province in 1967, andBangka Belitungon 4 December 2000.

South Sumatra Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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