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Lampung, with a population of 6,731,000 and covering a land area of 35,376 sq. km. is the center of Indonesia’s Robusta coffee industry. As well as other agricultural crops, it boasts the world’s largest shrimp farm.
South Sumatra, with a population of 6,900,000 and an area of 53,435 sq. km. is an important center of the plantation industry, with extensive palm oil and other agricultural crops, while coal mining is also strong. Coastal areas support a strong fishing industry.
Bangka-Belitung became a separate province in 2000. With a land area of 18,724.74 sq. km. and a population of 1,300,000, it is the center of Indonesia’s tin industry and has strong fishing and plantation industries.
Bengkulu, at one stage a British possession, has a population of 6,900,000 and covers an area of 53,435 sq. km. Its main industry is plantations, with fishing along the Indian Ocean coast. Coal mining is also important.
 Riau is the major producer of Indonesia’s oil and has significant gas resources. It is a major site for forestry and plantations, especially oil palm and rubber. The population is 4,948,000 and land area 82,232 sq. km.
Riau Islands province includes the islands of Batam, Bintan and Karimun, Indonesia’s pioneer Special Economic Zone. Batam is a duty free zone and a major site for investment. The Natuna Islands contain major resources of natural gas. The population of 1,198,526 is spread across 21,992 sq. km. of land.
Jambi is best known for its plantation-based economy as well as for its extensive deposits of coal and oil and gas resources. It covers an area of 53,435 sq. km. and has a population of 2,575,731.
West Sumatra, with a population of 4,400,000 and an area of 42,297 sq. km., is an important plantation center and has a strong fishing industry, as well as significant mineral reserves. Ecotourism has strong potential.
North Sumatra is the most developed province in Sumatra, centered on the industrial and trading hub of Medan. With a land area of 71,680 sq. km. and a population of 11,642,000, it is an historical center of Indonesia’s plantation industry. Lake Toba is an important tourism destination.
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam’s development was stunted as a result of nearly 30 years of separatist conflict, settled in August 2005. With an area of 57,365 sq. km. and a population of 3,930,000, it has long been a major producer of natural gas and possesses significant potential in mining, agriculture and fisheries. |
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