North Sumatra

The Bukit Barisan highlands and Lake Toba define much of North Sumatra - cool volcanic uplands support farming and give the province a markedly different character from Indonesia’s lowland coasts. Lake Toba, one of the world’s largest volcanic lakes, surrounds Samosir Island, a focal point of Toba Batak culture and its distinctive steep-roofed traditional houses. To the north, the province reaches the Strait of Malacca, while Medan serves as its largest city and commercial centre. Coffee, palm oil and other agricultural products remain important to the regional economy. Browse other webcams across North Sumatra to place this setting in a wider geographic context.

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