Toba Samosir Regency
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| Toba Samosir Regency | |
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| Regency | |
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| Country | Indonesia |
| Province | North Sumatra |
| Capital | Balige |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,124.40 km2 (1,206.34 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 304,015 |
| • Density | 97/km2 (250/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
| Website | http://www.tobasamosirkab.go.id/ |
Toba Samosir Regency is a regency in North Sumatra. Its seat is Balige. The regency covers an area of 3,124.40 square kilometres and according to the 2000 census it had a population of 304,015 .[1]
Orchid paradise
Two scientists have been exploring the Eden Park tourist forest in Sionggang village in Toba Samosir Regency for 4 years. They have successfully identified almost 200 new species of forest orchids. The area is an orchid paradise, which we can found thousands of other orchid species.[2]
Sigura-gura waterfall
Sigura-gura waterfall is the highest waterfall in Indonesia with 250 meters height, seats 250 kilometers from Medan or 2 to 3 hours drive. Below the waterfall, we can do White water rafting.[3]
References
- ↑ Seta,William J. Atlas Lengkap Indonesia dan Dunia (untuk SD, SMP, SMU, dan Umum). Pustaka Widyatama. p. 9. ISBN 979-610-232-3.
- ↑ "Scene: Toba ‘orchid paradise’ yields 200 new species". October 24, 2011.
- ↑ (Indonesian)"Air Terjun Sigura-Gura". March 27, 2013.
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