Banda Aceh

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/banda-aceh

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1. Where is Banda Aceh?Northwestern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia, at the mouth of the Aceh River
2. How many people live in Banda Aceh?Estimated 265,310 as of 2024
3. How high is Banda Aceh?35 meters (115 ft)
4. What is the capital of Banda Aceh?Capital city of Aceh province, Indonesia
5. What language do people speak in Banda Aceh?Acehnese, Indonesian
6. When was Banda Aceh built?Late 15th century as Bandar Aceh Darussalam

Sultanate of Aceh: A powerful Islamic state that flourished in Sumatra from the 15th to the 20th century.
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami: A massive undersea earthquake on December 26, 2004, that triggered devastating tsunamis across the Indian Ocean.
Semi-enclave: A territory that is almost entirely surrounded by another territory but has a connection to the outside.
Maritime Gateway: A location that serves as an important entry or exit point for sea-based trade and travel.