Pulau Weh or We is the most western island of the archipelago. One of the islands that is formed from the process of volcanism is located on the island of Sumatra, Aceh Province. Weh Island is better known by its city name is Sabang.
It is said that at first this part of Weh Island was united with Sumatera Island on the same land, but due to volcanic eruptions in the Pleistocene period (ie about 1,808,000 to 11,500 years ago), We separated Island and became an island of our own that we know by name Weh Island at zero kilometer. Sabang City is famous for its zero point, so at this point monument monument was built that became the icon of Sabang City. In addition there are also many tourist destinations that can be visited on this island. Because in the days of the kingdom most of the foreign traders came from to Indonesia through this island even once served as a boat dock in the province of Aceh, then called atjeh
Geographical Location of Pulau Weh
Pulau We have a length of about 15 kilometers (10 miles) north of Sumatra Island. The island is only a small island with an area of 156.3 km², but has many mountains and hills. The island's highest peak is a fumarolic volcano with a height of 617 mdpl (2024 ft). The last eruption of this fumarolic volcano is thought to have occurred in the Pleistocene. As a result of this eruption, some of this mountain was destroyed, filled with the sea and formed a beautiful and beautifully separated island. Become one of the most popular tourist destinations in aceh.
Weh Island Ecosystem
Due to the beauty and beauty of Pulau Weh, making this island has many kinds of large sea fish species such as large mouth sharks, so reminded the tourists who menyebarangi the sea to be especially careful when swimming on the beach. But not to worry because the big mouth shark is one of the sharks found only in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Not found in shallow sea perairang. Although the animal was never stranded on the beach Weh Island.
Zero point zero panorama
The beauty of Weh Island stretches as far as the eye sees where the Indonesian government claims that the area of Weh Island is 60 km2 from the edge of the island to the sea. Pulau Weh is also known as a producer of coconut and cloves. There are two famous cities in pualu Weh, namely Sabang and Balohan. The city of Balohan is a port of ferries serving as a hub between Weh and mainland Banda Aceh. While Sabang is an important dock since the end of the 19th century, because this city is the entrance to the Strait of Malacca.
There are four small islands that surround the island of Weh Island Klah, Rubiah Island, Seulako Island, and Rondo Island. Among the four islands, Rubiah is the most famous as a place for diving tourism because of the beauty of coral reefs it has
Monument Zero Kilometer loomed on the cliff side as high as 22.5 meters above the water level. This monument directly faces the Indian Ocean so you will not find any land anymore as far as the eye can see. Here, you can also get a certificate containing the visitor number of Zero Kilometer Monument visitors as a sign that you have come to this place.