Fun facts about Sumatra
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Sumatra was known in ancient times as Svarṇadvīpa, meaning 'Island of Gold'.
Sumatra
Indonesia
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia.
From the “Etymology” section
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The Melayu Kingdom was absorbed by Srivijaya by the year 692 CE.
Sumatra
Indonesia
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia.
From the “History” section
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Sumatra has about the same number of inhabitants as South Africa, making it the fifth-most populous island in the world.
Sumatra
Indonesia
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia.
From the “Demographics” section
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There are over 52 languages spoken in Sumatra, most of which belong to the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family.
Sumatra
Indonesia
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia.
From the “Ethnic groups” section
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Sumatra is home to 201 mammal species and 580 bird species.
Sumatra
Indonesia
Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia.
From the “Flora and fauna” section
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