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Banda Aceh is the provincial capital of the Indonesian area of Aceh. Its name has been derived from the Persian Bandar, which means "port" or "haven". The city is also known as the "port to Meccah". Aceh also known as Nanggröe Aceh Darussalam is a special territory of Indonesia. Banda Aceh was the closest city to the epicenter of earthquake that triggered tsunami in 2004.
Area & Location: Lies on the island of Sumatra, Banda Aceh is located at 5°31' Latitude North and 95°25' Longitude East. The city, which has an elevation of 21m, has a population of 260,000.
Tourist Attractions: The various museums, mosques and parks constitute the tourist attractive places in the city.
Transportation: Banda Aceh Airport serves the city. Ferries, ships and boats are the other forms of water transport available in the city. Bus, car and taxis include the public transportation in the city.
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Hotels:The city has umpteen numbers of hotels and restaurants that are aimed at tourists. Being a tourist destination, people from all parts of the world reach here to avail the world-class facilities offered to them. Hotel Kuala Tripa International, Hotel Sultan International, Hotel Rasa Sayang Ayu, Hotel Cakra Donya, Hotel Kartika, Hotel Medan, Paviliun Seulawa, Hotel Taman Tepi Laut, Hotel Aceh Barat, Hotel Lading, Hotel Prapat and Hotel Palembang are the famous hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction:Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is the main landmark of the city. Museum Negeri, Gunongan, Kherkhof- cemetry of Aceh war fighters, The Syiah Kuala Grave-one of the great Moslem Ulamas, Lhok Nga- a beach, Sea gardens, Gunung Leuser National Park-one of the largest national parks in the world and Laut Tawar Lake are the major interesting sights in the city.
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