Sumatra is sparsely settled but of great economic importance for its rich deposits of oil, coal, gold, silver, and tin and bauxite (on its offshore islands) and its productive rubber, coffee, tea, and sugarcane plantations.

Offers blackwater canoe adventure from berbak National Park, Sumatra Island Indonesia. With saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, migrant birds, sumatran tiger and bears.

Basic travel information for Sumatra, link to a map, and some traveller comments.

Lists local demographics, history, weather and attractions.