ZERO KILOMETERS INDONESIA - SABANG - WEH ISLAND

ZERO KILOMETERS INDONESIA - SABANG - WEH ISLAND

In some countries, even though it does not make Anglos Fir, Kilometer Zero (also written km 0) or designation in any other language, is a location (generally in the state capital), where distances are traditionally measured. The same designation is set for each way (all locations on the road it has a number, depending on the distance from the site), and for each city (downtown post office generally used for this).

Zero Point monument Location Indonesia is located in the area of Forest Tourism Sabang precisely in the village of Ujong Iboih Ba'u, District Sukakarya, about 5 km from the beach Iboih. It is in the west of the town of Sabang about 29 kilometers or takes approximately 40 minutes drive

Kilometer Zero monument RI or so-called Kilometer Zero Monument is a unique geographical marker in Indonesia. This relates to its role as a symbol of adhesive archipelago from Sabang in Aceh until Merauke in Papua. This monument is not only a marker of the end of the farthest western part of Indonesia, but also a historical tourist attraction for domestic and foreign tourists.

The location of this monument is located in the area of ​​Forest Tourism Sabang precisely in the village of Ujong Iboih Ba'u, District Sukakarya, about 5 km from the beach Iboih. It is in the west of the town of Sabang about 29 kilometers or takes approximately 40 minutes drive. Come to the western tip of Indonesia to set foot at the top of the zero kilometer point made of cement circular diameter of 50 centimeters. Stand on it and then capture the historical fact that the personal nature of it. By visiting this place also you will get a certificate from an official penjalanan agents anywhere in Sabang as evidence once stood at zero kilometers Indonesia. A national song by R. Surarjo first poetry "From West to East, lined islands '', but the temple was later changed for the input of President Sukarno in the 1960s when the West Irian unite to Homeland. Changes for the 'From Sabang to Merauke, lined islands'. It continues rooted pride, instilling a strong impression that the western boundary of the state of Indonesia is Kota Sabang and on the east side is the town of Merauke. Reminder of where the monument is a symbol of the importance it is often overlooked and underestimated even in a way not responsible. Therefore, a good citizen should contribute to maintain its existence by not vandalized like scrawling facilities or damaging facilities.

Tugu kilometer Zero is a 22.5-meter-high building with barred circle shape. Part monument painted white and the top of the circle narrowed as the drill bit. Top of the monument is a statue of an eagle clutching zeros equipped black marble inscription that indicates its geographical position.

On the first floor of the monument there is a round pillar and there is a memorial inscription signed by Vice President Try Sutrisno, on September 9, 1997. On the second floor there is a quadrangular concrete where the inscription affixed first two inscriptions signed by the Minister of Research and Technology / Head of BPP BJ Technology , Habibie, on 24 September 1997. In the inscription reads determination of the geographical position of the KM-0 Indonesia BPP Technology experts measured using Global Positioning System technology (GPS). The second inscription describes the geographical position of this place is 05 54 'North Latitude 21.99 - 95 12' 59.02 "East Longitude. The technical data tertoreh establishment of this monument atop granite plates that mention" Geographical Position Kilometer 0 Indonesia, Sabang. Lintang : 05o 54 '21.42 "N, Longitude: 95 ° 13' 00:50" BT. Height: 43.6 Meters (MSL). Geographical position in the Ellipsoid WGS 84 ".

Sabang Kilometre Zero monument was not anchored exactly on the west side of the outer line of Indonesia. Actually, technically, there is still the westernmost island in the Indonesian side of the island of Lhee Blah, in the form of a small island west of the island Breuh. This same thing happens with the southernmost islands, namely the island of Rote, although technically N'dana Island is the southernmost island in Indonesia.

Kilometre Zero monument in Sabang Merauke has twin ie, precisely in the District Sota, Merauke, approximately 75 kilometers from the center of Merauke and 3 kilometers from Tugu border with Papua New Guinea.

Tip Watch your luggage against the action of a group of monkeys in this place. Although relatively benign but sometimes they are aggressive at the sight of visitors to bring food.

Shop

Some interesting souvenir you can find in the Way of Trade, Sabang, like souvenirs from coconut shell souvenirs results villagers Meulee Ie-Edge Kareung. Souvenirs for your fashionable why not buy a t-shirt unique design typical tagline unique words about Sabang in a distro in Jalan Cut Mutia. The store is named Piyoh. There is a diverse variety of typical snack at the Village Sabang Tourism Aneuk laot. Here are sold cakes kara, sepet cake, dodol and peuajoh Aceh.

Walkaround

Sabang can be explored in 1-2 days. Petin Layeu, Love Beach, Coastal Iboih, Gapang Coastal Marine Tourism and Marine Park Pulau Rubiah a few other tourist attractions that can be visited during your vacation in Sabang. You can hire a car or a motor for adventure becomes easier. Touring by bicycle or motorcycle will be an exciting and memorable sensation. Read the link below to experience the sensation of driving a motorcycle in Sabang.

Transportation

Balohan port, 10 km from the city of Sabang is connected to the port of Ulee Lheue in Banda Aceh. Two ferry boats operate every day across the ocean about 2 hours aided the fast ferry fruit KM. Pulo Rondo for 45 minutes. Cost around Rp60,000, - per person for the fast ferry. From the port rent a taxi to get to the venue and then from there rent a bike to get around the island is included towards Kilometre Zero monument located at the tip of the western part of the island. Not difficult to find because there are only the main roads that will lead you to a destination.