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unusual facts about South Sumatra


Carinotetraodon irrubesco

Carinotetraodon irrubesco, known commonly as the red-tail dwarf puffer, is a freshwater pufferfish found only in the lower Banjuasin basin in South Sumatra and the Sambas River in West Kalimantan.


Orang Pendek

The Suku Anak Dalam ("Children of the Inner-forest")--also known as Orang Kubu, Orang Batin Simbilan, or Orang Rimba—are groups of nomadic people who have traditionally lived throughout the lowland forests of Jambi and South Sumatra.

Padang Sugihan Wildlife Reserve

The park has a total area of 750 km², and is located in the province of South Sumatra.

Pengejar Angin

In a small village in Lahat, South Sumatra, an 18-year-old boy named Dapunta (Qausar Harta Yudana) is almost ready to graduate from senior high school; he is known as the Wind Chaser locally because of his running capabilities.


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PT Kereta Api

The separate systems in Sumatra has their shops in Lahat (South Sumatra), Padang (West Sumatra) and Pulubrayan (North Sumatra).