Sumatra is an elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest–southeast axis. The Indian Ocean borders the northwest, west, and southwest coasts of Sumatra, with the island chain of Simeulue, Nias, Mentawai, and Enggano off the western coast.

May 2, 2019 · Sumatra is situated in the Indian Ocean and is separated from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca and the islands of Java and Borneo by the Sunda Strait and Karimata Strait respectively.

Mar 14, 2025 · Sumatra, Indonesian island, the second largest (after Borneo) of the Greater Sunda Islands, in the Malay Archipelago. It is separated in the northeast from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca and in the south from Java by the Sunda Strait.

Sumatra is an huge Indonesian island southwest of Southeast Asia and east of Java. Situated just a few miles across the important Straits of Malacca from Singapore and Malaysia, it is covered by mountains and plateaus in the west and wide, flat, swampy lowlands and brown meandering rivers in the east.

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Feb 24, 2025 · Sumatra, a name that conjures images of lush rainforests, towering volcanoes, and exotic wildlife, is an island of captivating beauty and diversity. Geographically, Sumatra is situated in western Indonesia, and it holds the distinction of …

Indonesia's most populous province outside of java, stretches from the Indian Ocean in the west to the Straits of Malaka in the East, and from Aceh in the north to west Sumatra in the south.

Sumatra, known also as Sumatera, is the sixth largest island in the world. It is in western Indonesia. It is to the west of the Sunda Islands, and is bordered by the Indian Ocean.

Dec 22, 2023 · Welcome to Sumatra, a Tropical island in the South China Sea, part of the majestic Indian Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Sumatra unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

Sumatra is the second-largest island in Indonesia and the sixth-largest island worldwide. Its jungles and forests are home to some of the world’s most rare plants and animals, including the endangered Sumatran orangutan and tiger.