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Lionna
10-04-2015, 16:37
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Siberut Island is the largest island in Mentawai archipelago. The total area of the island is 4.030 km sq. The terrain of Siberut is mostly low, only about 1,260 feet (384 m) in the western portion. The rainfall is quite heavy, thus the climate is humid and warm. The island is surrounded by beautiful beaches. The coastline is marshy and low. Many mangrove trees grow well here. There are also palm trees in its inland savannah. Agriculture develops fast, and it has potential products such as sugar, tobacco, sweet potatoes, sago, cassava, peas, pepper, pineapple and mango. While, the animal husbandry sector also develops well. The livestock includes cattle and buffaloes. Also, the industry sector is varied, ranging from copra, wood carving, coir production, basketry and weaving.

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Siberut Island is situated in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province. Precisely, it is about 155 kilometers of West Sumatra coast and across the Mentawaian strait. The administrative region is divided into two districts, i.e. North and South Siberut. The entire area of the island is so fascinating that you will want to stay longer when you are in this island. The island has beautiful beaches and coral reefs. Also, the jungles are incredible with its unique wildlife and plants. The beautiful spots, either in the beaches and the jungles, offer you most interesting activities. You can do various activities in this large and unique island.

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d'blitz
17-04-2015, 10:00
How to get Siberut Island:

Siberut Island is situated in Mentawai islands, Firstly fly to Padang, capital of West Sumatra.

From Padang’s Minangkabau International Airport, 20 km from Padang, you will make your way to the port at Muara Padang by Bus or Taxi. From there, you can using ferry or boat then cross Mentawai Island to Siberut Island.

Located approximately 155 km from Padang city, the trip to Siberut will take approximately 12 hours of traveling by ferry.

From Padang’s Minangkabau International Airport, which is the primary airport of West Sumatra located about 20 km from Padang, you will make your way to the port at Muara Padang by bus or taxi. From there, visitors using the ferry or boat can cross the Indian Ocean to Pulau Siberut. The ferry will take you directly to Muara Siberut, the port on Siberut Island.

Another optional is, if you depart from the Minangkabau International Airport there are small rental planes available on Tiger Air or SMAC which can take you to Tuapejat on Sipura Island, part of the Mentawai cluster and near to Siberut Island. After that, you can rent a boat for a trip of around 3 to 4 hours to Muara Siberut on Siberut Island.

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esthermaria
09-08-2015, 12:25
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