Province

West Sumatra

1. History
The history of West Sumatra related to the history of the Minangkabau people. Archaeological evidence indicates that the area surrounding the Limapuluh Koto regency forms the first area inhabited by the Minangkabau. Limapuluh Koto District covers a number of major rivers and provides sailing transportation until the end of the last century. They sailed from Asia (Indo-China) via the South China Sea, crossing the Malacca Strait and later settled along the Kampar, Siak and Indragiri (or Kuantan) rivers. Some lived and developed their culture and traits around the Limapuluh Koto regency.

2. Location
West Sumatra lies in the middle of the western coast of Sumatra, and has an area of 42.130 km2.

3. Demography
The census population of West Sumatra was 4,85 milion in 2010. West Sumatra is the native homeland of Minangkabau people. They speak Minangkabau laguage and predominantly Muslim.

4. Government
The Governor of West Sumatra province this years is Irwan Prayitno and vice governor is Nasrul Abit.

5. Uniqness
-Jam Gadang located in Bukittinggi City. Uniquely gadang clock is the same machine with big ben and currently only 2 pieces.
-Root Bridge is a tourist attraction made from living roots of 2 Banyan trees that cross the river Batang Bayang.
-West Sumatra's typical food is rendang and is sold in many other cities.

1. What is the name of the area that was first populated by the Minangkabau people?

    a. Limapuluh Koto Regency

    b. Lima regency

    c. Koto regency

    d. Malacca strait

    e. Cina sea

2. What is the area of ​​West Sumatra province?

    a. 4,85 km

    b. 100.345 km

    c. 42.130 km

    d. 45.130 km

    e. 42.103 km

3. Who is the governor of west sumatra province this year?

    a. Nasrul Abit

    b. Irwana Prawira

    c. Nasarul Abit

    d. Muhammad Abit

    e. Irwan Prayitno

4. What is the typical food from western Sumatra?

    a. Rendang

    b. Soto sumatra

    c. Sate

    d. Chicken meat

    e. Rangginang

5. The gadang clock is unique and there are only two in the world located in ...

    a. Jepang

    b. Limapuluh koto regency

    c. Bukittinggi city

    d. In the city

    e. Korea