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# Sabang is a city located on Pulau Weh and is a gateway in the western tip of Indonesia. Sabang has an area of 156.3 km² with the highest peak of 617 meters above sea level. Because it is located on Pulau Weh many people call Pulau Weh as Sabang Island. Weh Island itself is the main and largest island separated from the mainland of Aceh by the Strait of Bengal.
Besides directly adjacent to the 3 countries of Malaysia, Thailand and India, Sabang is also a very unique area for Indonesia. That's because here you can find Zero Kilometer monument which is the forerunner of the term, ***"From Sabang to Merauke"***
Currently Sabang transformed into a marine tourism destination Indonesia that offers a paradise for divers. Here you can enjoy the underwater nature by diving to discover hundreds of species of fish and the richness of natural reefs that are not planted or cultivated. The waters in Sabang are the meeting place of the Indian Ocean and the Malacca Strait.
Sabang is the only area of the Kingdom of Aceh that can be fully controlled by the Government of the Netherlands East Indies. Since 1881, Sabang is designated as a natural harbor called Kolen Station. The Dutch East Indies government then built various facilities and infrastructure. Especially after 1887 when Sabang Haven obtained the authority to build a port supporting facility. In 1895, Sabang became a Vrij Haven free port area run by Sabang Maatschaappij (Maatschaappij Zeehaven en Kolen Station). At that time the name Sabang increasingly popular in the archipelago and internationally as a port of international trade circulation.
Sabang City also has 5 lakes: Aneuk laot Lake, Paya Senara Lake, Paya Karieng Lake, Paya Peutapen Lake and Paya Seumesi Lake. Among the largest are the Aneuk Laot Lake. Not to be missed visited Lake Aneuk Laot located in the middle of Sabang city. This lake is a source of springs for residents of Weh Island. There is a beautiful panorama awaits you in the afternoon because the place is cool and at dusk arrive more perfect enjoy the sunset. At night you can enjoy the lights from the hills of the city of Sabang flickering.
