History of Banyak Archipelago
Banyak Island is a district in Aceh Singkil regency (Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia) and the capital regency on Balai Island. Balai Island is the trade center of Banyak archipelago because there are many economic transaction between residents. Besides it has full facilities in the appeal of other islands in Banyak archipelago. Banyak Island has a land area of 135 km2 and a sea area of 200,000.
Banyak archipelago consists of large and small islands. Her largest island is Tuangku island, Bangkaru island, Ujung Batu island and Palambak Besar island. There are three languages spoken in these islands that Aneuk Jamee Language, Holoban Language and Nias Language. Aneuk Jamee languages spoken by tribes Aneuk Jamee. Besides this language is the lingua franca for the three ethnic Indonesian archipelago, besides Bahasa. Haloban languages spoken by tribes Haloban while the Nias language spoken by ethnic Nias.
Banyak Island divided into two districts, are:
- Banyak Island District, consist of three villages are; Balai island, Baguk island, and Nibung gulf.
- Banyak land island, consist of four villages are; Holoban, Asantola, Ujung Sialit and Suka Makmur.
Banyak islands is one of the marine destination which is very fascinating. As an archipelago, of course, have a fairly extensive sea too long and beautiful beaches. More soft white sand, often spoil the tourists linger spend holidays. Waving palm leaves that shade the more beauty the atmosphere of your outing with the natural landscape of tropical beach.
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