The uniqueness of the West Sumatera

West Sumatra is a province of the region that lies west of the island of Sumatra Indonesia. West Sumatra has a lot of unique variety, such as biodiversity, wildlife and native Sumatra. Such as biodiversity, there are tropical forests and protected, in which there are many species of animals and plants, as follows:

1. Rafflesia arnoldii (World's Largest Flower)

One of the plant species found in tropical forests in West Sumatra is Rafflesia arnoldii, flower Rafflesia arnoldii is the largest flower in the world. This flower can reach a height of 1.3 m. This flower is one of the original flower endemic to Indonesia, one of which is found in tropical forests in western Sumatra.

2. Sumatran tiger

Sumatran tigers are native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra contained in, this tiger is endangered tiger, which was recorded in nature there are 400-500, which is also located on the west Sumatran rainforest.

3. Gibbon

Gibbon is an ape black long-sleeved, and live in trees. In general, very agile gibbon while moving in the trees, so there are no predators that can catch them. Gibbons are endangered species, due to rapid deforestation habitat. Gibbons possess no tail and has a less upright posture. Gibbon also has a high brain development. Black gibbon somewhat reddish brown. The monkeys have webbing between the second and third toes. Can Siamang voice sounds Up to 1 Km. which is also found in western Sumatran rainforest.

4. And so forth

In addition to biodiversity, West Sumatran also known with a view  incredibly beautiful to behold. such Sianok canyon, the stairs are similar to china wall, Clock Tower, in Bukittinggi, Lake Batur, Hole Japan, and so forth.


Not only that, West Sumatra also has a lot of food, such as Rendang is made ​​with coconut milk, and spices typical, Padeh acid made ​​from chili and meat, Lamang made ​​of glutinous rice, rice Kapau, and so forth.