West Sumatra is a province located on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. This province is the eleventh terluas provinces in Indonesia.
Conditions and natural resources
Geography
Maninjau Lake, one of the lake in West Sumatra
West Sumatra is located in the western part of the central island of Sumatra with a 42,297.30 km ². This province has a low in the west coast, and high vulkanik formed Bukit Barisan which extends from northwest to southeast. Mentawai Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, including in this province. Coastline of West Sumatra entirely with the Indian Ocean along the 375 km.
Lake which is located in West Sumatra is Maninjau (99.5 km ²), Singkarak (130.1 km ²), above (31.5 km ²), Under (Dibaruh) (14.0 km ²), Talang (5.0 km ²)
Some of the major rivers in the island of Sumatra disgorge in this province, namely Sungai Kampar, Rokan River, River Inderagiri (referred to as the Batang Kuantan in the upper part), Sungai Kampar and Batang Hari. All this river estuary on the east coast of Sumatra, the Riau and Jambi provinces.
The rivers that empty in the west coast of short-shorts. Some of them are Batang Anai, Batang Arau, and Trunk Tarusan.
The mountains in West Sumatra is Marapi (2,891 m), Sago (2,271 m), Singgalang (2,877 m), Tandikat (2,438 m), Talakmau (2,912 m), Talang (2,572 m).
Biodiversity
West Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a rich source of biodiversity. Most of the region is still the natural forests and protected.
In tropical forests in West Sumatra can be found many rare species, such as Rafflesia arnoldii (the world's largest flower), Sumatran tiger, gibbon, tapir, deer, bear, and various types of bird and butterfly.
There are two National Park in the province: Siberut National Park is located on the island of Siberut (Mentawai District) and the Kerinci Seblat National Park. National Park last extend the area in four provinces: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra.
In addition to the two National Park is still some other nature, that is Rimbo Panti Nature Reserve, Lembah Anai Nature Reserve, Batang Palupuh Nature, Nature Valley Harau, Taman Raya Bung Hatta, and Nature Reserve Beringin Sakti.
natural resources
Coal, iron, stone, stone Galena, black Lead, Zinc, Manganase, Gold, lime stone (cement), coconut palm, Fisheries, Cocoa.
Social
Tribal nations
The majority of the population of West Sumatra is the Minangkabau tribe. In areas other than Pasaman tribe also dwelt Minang ethnic Batak Mandailing Mentawai tribe found in the Mentawai Islands.
Languages
The language used in daily life is the local language, namely English Minangkabau who has several dialects, such as dialect Bukittinggi, Pariaman dialect, dialects and dialect Pesisir Selatan Payakumbuh. Pasaman in the area bordered by the North Sumatra, dituturkan also Mandailing Batak dialect, which is usually used ethnic Batak Mandailing. Meanwhile, in the form of the Mentawai Islands and is located some forty kilometers offshore West Sumatra, the language used is English Mentawai.
Religion
The majority of the population of West Sumatra Islamite. In addition there is also a Christian in the Mentawai Islands, and the Hindu and Buddhist, in general, is the newcomer.
Education
Universities in West Sumatra:
* State University of Padang
* University
* Bung Hatta University
* University Baiturrahmah
* University Putra Indonesia
* University Ekasakti
* Muhammadiyah University of West Sumatra
* Institute of Technology, Padang
* STSI Padang Panjang
* STMIK Indonesia
* STMIK Jayanusa
* STBA decent
* STIE "KBP" Padang
* Dharma STIE Andalas
* AKBP Padang
* ABA Alaska
* Industrial Technology Academy Padang
Social Issues
Unemployment, teenage dropouts, street children and the general social problems faced by all local governments in Indonesia. While for the West Sumatra provincial unemployment, street children and teenagers out of school are relatively small.
Government country
Until 1979 the smallest unit of government in West Sumatra is country, existing before the independence of Indonesia. By The implementation of Law No. 5 Year 1979 on Village Governance, Nagari status removed, and the ellipse-ellipse enhanced status and became the village. The position of Wali Nagari deleted and administration of government run by the village head.
With the introduction of the Autonomous Region in 2001, the term other than "country" and their return keistimewaannya used in West Sumatra.
Nagari led by a Wali Nagari, and in the running of government, assisted by the Guardians Nagari some Jorong head. Wali Nagari selected by children nagari (nagari population) are democratic. Usually chosen to be the guardian nagari are considered the most about all aspects of life in Minangkabau culture, so that the guardian is able to nagari all the problems faced by children nagari.
In an established Kerapatan Nagari Adat Nagari, which is the institution of Tigo Sajarangan fireplace. Tigo Sajarangan fireplace is a representation of children nagari consists of Alim Ulama, Cadiak Pandai (the intellectual) and Niniak mamak the leader of a tribe in Nagari. Important decision that decision will be taken always between Wali Nagari and Tigo Sajarangan fireplace in the Balai Adat, or royal audience hall Sari Nagari.
Employment
As in other areas in Indonesia, penganggura is still a problem that is still not resolved. In 2006, unemployment in Sumbar reach 48% or about 853,123 people. [1] [2] The high number is due to the low employment in almost all sectors of development in Sumatra. [2]
Energy and Mineral
At this time have found the source of iron minerals such as seeds, plumbum, mangan-quality exports, including in South Solok, Dharmas Raya and Surian (Bath Beach Solok).
Transportation
Air transportation to and from West Sumatra at this time through the Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) with the international abbreviation MIA. Airports community pride of West Sumatra are located in Padang Pariaman district, approximately 20 km from the center of Padang. Airports began actively operating at the end of 2005 replaces the Tabing Airport.
Transportation land for public transport to and from West Sumatra is at the Regional Air Terminal Pacah, Padang. Terminal serves public inter-city inter-provincial (AKAP) and between cities in the province (AKDP). Distribution channels between cities in the province's Regional Air Terminal Pacah will end in the area of level II namely public transport terminal in each municipality or district in West Sumatra.
Sea transportation to and from West Sumatra is at the Port of Bay Bayur, Padang.
Transportation to and from the rivers of West Sumatra at Muara Port, Padang. Muara Port of transportation, among others, serve the Mentawai Islands using fast boats (or ferry boat speed). This port is also a place of rest to its cruise ships (yachts).
Tourism, Arts and Culture
Basa Istano Pagaruyung built in the typical architecture Minang
Root bridge, the potential tourist objects to dipopulerkan
Tourism
In the province we can find almost all kinds of natural objects such as sea tours, beaches, lakes, mountains and the canyon, in addition to cultural tourism object. Accommodation hotels have started a lot of class from jasmine to four stars. Tour & travel agents under the membership ASITA West Sumatra is more than 100 units. Complete supporting facilities for tourism, the government also provides a train tour that operates at a certain hour.
Objects that attract tourism and many tourists visited are:
* Lake Maninjau
* Lake Singkarak
* Lake Above and Below
* Lembah Anai, Padang Panjang
* Panorama Sianok canyon, Bukittinggi
* Benteng Fort de Kock, Bukittinggi
* Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi
* Beach Air Manis, Padang
* Beach Muaro, Padang
* Caroline Beach, Padang
* Palace Pagarruyung, Batusangkar
* Harau, Payakumbuh
* Gunuang Red and White, Hard Water
Music
Feel the Minangkabau in West Sumatra each music mixed with any type of music at this time will be seen from each of the songs are circulating in masyarat. This is because the music can Minang diracik with the flow of any type of music so well can be heard and accepted by the community. Elements feel of our music consists of traditional music instruments instruments saluang, bansi, talempong, rabab, and gandang tabuik.
Minangkabau instrumentalia form of music and songs from this region in general are melankolis. This is closely associated with the structure of the population who have a sense of brotherhood, love and family relations will be home to be with the high customs wander away.
The music industry in West Sumatra's growing with the emergence of artists who can mix Minang music to modern music in the traditional Minangkabau. The development of modern music Minangkabau in West Sumatra has been started since 1950s marked the birth of Light Gumarang.
Elly Kasim, Tiar Ramon Yan Juned and local performers is the famous West Sumatra in the era of 1970s to the present.
Among the companies that developed the music recording West Sumatra Minang Record is located in the city of Bukittinggi.
Recording companies in West Sumatra, among others:
* Minang Record (Bukittinggi)
* Tanama Record (Padang)
* Gita Virma Record (Bukittinggi)
* Planet Record (Padang)
* Pitunang Record (Padang)
* Record Sinar Padang (Padang)
* Caroline Record (Padang)
At this time the performers, the creator of songs, music and Playground in West Sumatra shelter under the organization PAPPRI (United Artists Penyanyi Creator Playground song music recording Indonesia) and PARMI (United Artists Minang Indonesia).
Dance
The classical dance traditions that come from the West Sumatra ditarikan by men and women generally have a movement active dynamic but remain in the groove and the special order. This uniqueness lies in the principle Minangkabau dance to learn that nature, therefore dynamism dance-movement dance tradition Minang always typify elements of nature. The influence of Islam, their unique customs and kebiasan wander matrilineal society also gives the influence of a life in Minangkabau dance tradition.
Various traditional dance from West Sumatra include:
1. Dancing plates
2. Tari Payung
3. Dancing Randai
4. Dancing Pasambahan
5. Dancing Indang
Art of traditional dance from the International Pencak Silat is a merging of dance movement and martial arts typical Minang. Pencak Silat in Minangkabau have some flow, flow between its Kumango.Tarian this tiger is usually taught to men in Minangkabau small to tread since the age of clever baligh (the age of 6 to 12 years) to make provision wander. During this dance art Pencak Silat is the world federation with the world pencak silat IPSF (International Pencak Silat Federation).
House Ceremony
Custom house called the House of West Sumatra Gadang. Custom house speaker each tiangnya not horizontal or vertical, but have a slope. This is caused by the first person who came from the sea only know where I make a boat. Ship design is what makes imitated in the house. Custom house jugat nails but do not use the wooden pegs. This region of West Sumatra due to the earthquake-prone, both vulkanik and tektonik. If dipasak with each timber will have the stronger the earthquake mengikatnya. [Reference?]
Traditional Weapon
Weapon traditional West Sumatra is Keris. Keris usually worn by men and placed on the front, while now only be used for the bridegroom men. Various types of spear, sword length, chopsticks are also used by kings in Minangkabau maintain themselves.
Food
In the culinary world, West Sumatra, Padang, the cuisine and the restaurant. Padang is famous for the spicy cuisine can be found in almost all corners of the archipelago, and also can be found overseas.
Some examples of food from West Sumatra is a very popular rendang, Sate Padang, jerked meat Balado, Ayam Pop, Soto Padang, and pulp Kampiun
In addition, the West Sumatra also has hundreds of recipes, such as Galamai, diamond, Kipang Beans, Bareh Randang, Dakak-dakak, Rakik Maco, Karupuak Balado and Karupuak Sanjai. Food typical of each city and district in West Sumatra to be the fruit of (gift) is the famous city with bengkuang and karupuak balado, Kota Padang Panjang satenya with the famous, with the City of Bukittinggi karupuak sanjai, Payakumbuh with the City and galamai bareh rendang, Agam regency, the palai pensi rinuak and, with the South Coastal District rakik Maco, Tanah Datar with lamang The Limo and dakak-dakak simabua it.
Literature
Literature on the history of West Sumatra and the Minangkabau culture in general can be found among others in the Cultural Center for Information Documentation Minangkabau (PDIKM), which is located in the middle of the village tourism object Minangkabau (Minangkabau Village), the city of Padang Panjang, West Sumatra.
PDIKM in many historical information stored Minangkabau society, especially since the 18 century (Dutch colonial period) to the new form of documentation 1980'an photos mikrograf newspapers, traditional clothing, tapes recording the songs, documentation letters governance and flow history Minangkabau society in detail.
Literature on the Minangkabau of West Sumatra, and many will also be established in the Library KITLV (Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land-en Volkenkunde) and in Leiden University Library, both in Leiden, Netherlands.
History of West Sumatra (Minangkabau)
Main article for this section are: History of West Sumatra
West Sumatra in the past is the core of the Kingdom of Pagaruyung. Adminisitrasi in the colonial Dutch East Indies, joined in this area Gouvernement Sumatra's Westkust which also includes local Tapanuli. Since 1906 the Tapanuli separated into Residentie Tapanuli. While the region and then combined to Kerinci in Sumatra's Westkust.
At the beginning of the independence of Indonesia, the region of West Sumatra province on Sumatra based in Medan. Sumatra and then into three, namely North Sumatra, Central Sumatra, and South Sumatra. West Sumatra is a province in the Residency and its Residency Central Sumatra and Riau Jambi.
Based on the Emergency Law No. 19 1957, Sumatra and Central parsed into West Sumatra, Riau and Jambi. Kerinci region, previously incorporated in the South Coastal District Kerinci, Residency West Sumatra, Jambi province in the combined as the district itself. Initially, the provincial capital Bukittinggi is new, but then moved to the Padang.
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Conditions and natural resources
Geography
Maninjau Lake, one of the lake in West Sumatra
West Sumatra is located in the western part of the central island of Sumatra with a 42,297.30 km ². This province has a low in the west coast, and high vulkanik formed Bukit Barisan which extends from northwest to southeast. Mentawai Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, including in this province. Coastline of West Sumatra entirely with the Indian Ocean along the 375 km.
Lake which is located in West Sumatra is Maninjau (99.5 km ²), Singkarak (130.1 km ²), above (31.5 km ²), Under (Dibaruh) (14.0 km ²), Talang (5.0 km ²)
Some of the major rivers in the island of Sumatra disgorge in this province, namely Sungai Kampar, Rokan River, River Inderagiri (referred to as the Batang Kuantan in the upper part), Sungai Kampar and Batang Hari. All this river estuary on the east coast of Sumatra, the Riau and Jambi provinces.
The rivers that empty in the west coast of short-shorts. Some of them are Batang Anai, Batang Arau, and Trunk Tarusan.
The mountains in West Sumatra is Marapi (2,891 m), Sago (2,271 m), Singgalang (2,877 m), Tandikat (2,438 m), Talakmau (2,912 m), Talang (2,572 m).
Biodiversity
West Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia with a rich source of biodiversity. Most of the region is still the natural forests and protected.
In tropical forests in West Sumatra can be found many rare species, such as Rafflesia arnoldii (the world's largest flower), Sumatran tiger, gibbon, tapir, deer, bear, and various types of bird and butterfly.
There are two National Park in the province: Siberut National Park is located on the island of Siberut (Mentawai District) and the Kerinci Seblat National Park. National Park last extend the area in four provinces: West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra.
In addition to the two National Park is still some other nature, that is Rimbo Panti Nature Reserve, Lembah Anai Nature Reserve, Batang Palupuh Nature, Nature Valley Harau, Taman Raya Bung Hatta, and Nature Reserve Beringin Sakti.
natural resources
Coal, iron, stone, stone Galena, black Lead, Zinc, Manganase, Gold, lime stone (cement), coconut palm, Fisheries, Cocoa.
Social
Tribal nations
The majority of the population of West Sumatra is the Minangkabau tribe. In areas other than Pasaman tribe also dwelt Minang ethnic Batak Mandailing Mentawai tribe found in the Mentawai Islands.
Languages
The language used in daily life is the local language, namely English Minangkabau who has several dialects, such as dialect Bukittinggi, Pariaman dialect, dialects and dialect Pesisir Selatan Payakumbuh. Pasaman in the area bordered by the North Sumatra, dituturkan also Mandailing Batak dialect, which is usually used ethnic Batak Mandailing. Meanwhile, in the form of the Mentawai Islands and is located some forty kilometers offshore West Sumatra, the language used is English Mentawai.
Religion
The majority of the population of West Sumatra Islamite. In addition there is also a Christian in the Mentawai Islands, and the Hindu and Buddhist, in general, is the newcomer.
Education
Universities in West Sumatra:
* State University of Padang
* University
* Bung Hatta University
* University Baiturrahmah
* University Putra Indonesia
* University Ekasakti
* Muhammadiyah University of West Sumatra
* Institute of Technology, Padang
* STSI Padang Panjang
* STMIK Indonesia
* STMIK Jayanusa
* STBA decent
* STIE "KBP" Padang
* Dharma STIE Andalas
* AKBP Padang
* ABA Alaska
* Industrial Technology Academy Padang
Social Issues
Unemployment, teenage dropouts, street children and the general social problems faced by all local governments in Indonesia. While for the West Sumatra provincial unemployment, street children and teenagers out of school are relatively small.
Government country
Until 1979 the smallest unit of government in West Sumatra is country, existing before the independence of Indonesia. By The implementation of Law No. 5 Year 1979 on Village Governance, Nagari status removed, and the ellipse-ellipse enhanced status and became the village. The position of Wali Nagari deleted and administration of government run by the village head.
With the introduction of the Autonomous Region in 2001, the term other than "country" and their return keistimewaannya used in West Sumatra.
Nagari led by a Wali Nagari, and in the running of government, assisted by the Guardians Nagari some Jorong head. Wali Nagari selected by children nagari (nagari population) are democratic. Usually chosen to be the guardian nagari are considered the most about all aspects of life in Minangkabau culture, so that the guardian is able to nagari all the problems faced by children nagari.
In an established Kerapatan Nagari Adat Nagari, which is the institution of Tigo Sajarangan fireplace. Tigo Sajarangan fireplace is a representation of children nagari consists of Alim Ulama, Cadiak Pandai (the intellectual) and Niniak mamak the leader of a tribe in Nagari. Important decision that decision will be taken always between Wali Nagari and Tigo Sajarangan fireplace in the Balai Adat, or royal audience hall Sari Nagari.
Employment
As in other areas in Indonesia, penganggura is still a problem that is still not resolved. In 2006, unemployment in Sumbar reach 48% or about 853,123 people. [1] [2] The high number is due to the low employment in almost all sectors of development in Sumatra. [2]
Energy and Mineral
At this time have found the source of iron minerals such as seeds, plumbum, mangan-quality exports, including in South Solok, Dharmas Raya and Surian (Bath Beach Solok).
Transportation
Air transportation to and from West Sumatra at this time through the Minangkabau International Airport (BIM) with the international abbreviation MIA. Airports community pride of West Sumatra are located in Padang Pariaman district, approximately 20 km from the center of Padang. Airports began actively operating at the end of 2005 replaces the Tabing Airport.
Transportation land for public transport to and from West Sumatra is at the Regional Air Terminal Pacah, Padang. Terminal serves public inter-city inter-provincial (AKAP) and between cities in the province (AKDP). Distribution channels between cities in the province's Regional Air Terminal Pacah will end in the area of level II namely public transport terminal in each municipality or district in West Sumatra.
Sea transportation to and from West Sumatra is at the Port of Bay Bayur, Padang.
Transportation to and from the rivers of West Sumatra at Muara Port, Padang. Muara Port of transportation, among others, serve the Mentawai Islands using fast boats (or ferry boat speed). This port is also a place of rest to its cruise ships (yachts).
Tourism, Arts and Culture
Basa Istano Pagaruyung built in the typical architecture Minang
Root bridge, the potential tourist objects to dipopulerkan
Tourism
In the province we can find almost all kinds of natural objects such as sea tours, beaches, lakes, mountains and the canyon, in addition to cultural tourism object. Accommodation hotels have started a lot of class from jasmine to four stars. Tour & travel agents under the membership ASITA West Sumatra is more than 100 units. Complete supporting facilities for tourism, the government also provides a train tour that operates at a certain hour.
Objects that attract tourism and many tourists visited are:
* Lake Maninjau
* Lake Singkarak
* Lake Above and Below
* Lembah Anai, Padang Panjang
* Panorama Sianok canyon, Bukittinggi
* Benteng Fort de Kock, Bukittinggi
* Jam Gadang, Bukittinggi
* Beach Air Manis, Padang
* Beach Muaro, Padang
* Caroline Beach, Padang
* Palace Pagarruyung, Batusangkar
* Harau, Payakumbuh
* Gunuang Red and White, Hard Water
Music
Feel the Minangkabau in West Sumatra each music mixed with any type of music at this time will be seen from each of the songs are circulating in masyarat. This is because the music can Minang diracik with the flow of any type of music so well can be heard and accepted by the community. Elements feel of our music consists of traditional music instruments instruments saluang, bansi, talempong, rabab, and gandang tabuik.
Minangkabau instrumentalia form of music and songs from this region in general are melankolis. This is closely associated with the structure of the population who have a sense of brotherhood, love and family relations will be home to be with the high customs wander away.
The music industry in West Sumatra's growing with the emergence of artists who can mix Minang music to modern music in the traditional Minangkabau. The development of modern music Minangkabau in West Sumatra has been started since 1950s marked the birth of Light Gumarang.
Elly Kasim, Tiar Ramon Yan Juned and local performers is the famous West Sumatra in the era of 1970s to the present.
Among the companies that developed the music recording West Sumatra Minang Record is located in the city of Bukittinggi.
Recording companies in West Sumatra, among others:
* Minang Record (Bukittinggi)
* Tanama Record (Padang)
* Gita Virma Record (Bukittinggi)
* Planet Record (Padang)
* Pitunang Record (Padang)
* Record Sinar Padang (Padang)
* Caroline Record (Padang)
At this time the performers, the creator of songs, music and Playground in West Sumatra shelter under the organization PAPPRI (United Artists Penyanyi Creator Playground song music recording Indonesia) and PARMI (United Artists Minang Indonesia).
Dance
The classical dance traditions that come from the West Sumatra ditarikan by men and women generally have a movement active dynamic but remain in the groove and the special order. This uniqueness lies in the principle Minangkabau dance to learn that nature, therefore dynamism dance-movement dance tradition Minang always typify elements of nature. The influence of Islam, their unique customs and kebiasan wander matrilineal society also gives the influence of a life in Minangkabau dance tradition.
Various traditional dance from West Sumatra include:
1. Dancing plates
2. Tari Payung
3. Dancing Randai
4. Dancing Pasambahan
5. Dancing Indang
Art of traditional dance from the International Pencak Silat is a merging of dance movement and martial arts typical Minang. Pencak Silat in Minangkabau have some flow, flow between its Kumango.Tarian this tiger is usually taught to men in Minangkabau small to tread since the age of clever baligh (the age of 6 to 12 years) to make provision wander. During this dance art Pencak Silat is the world federation with the world pencak silat IPSF (International Pencak Silat Federation).
House Ceremony
Custom house called the House of West Sumatra Gadang. Custom house speaker each tiangnya not horizontal or vertical, but have a slope. This is caused by the first person who came from the sea only know where I make a boat. Ship design is what makes imitated in the house. Custom house jugat nails but do not use the wooden pegs. This region of West Sumatra due to the earthquake-prone, both vulkanik and tektonik. If dipasak with each timber will have the stronger the earthquake mengikatnya. [Reference?]
Traditional Weapon
Weapon traditional West Sumatra is Keris. Keris usually worn by men and placed on the front, while now only be used for the bridegroom men. Various types of spear, sword length, chopsticks are also used by kings in Minangkabau maintain themselves.
Food
In the culinary world, West Sumatra, Padang, the cuisine and the restaurant. Padang is famous for the spicy cuisine can be found in almost all corners of the archipelago, and also can be found overseas.
Some examples of food from West Sumatra is a very popular rendang, Sate Padang, jerked meat Balado, Ayam Pop, Soto Padang, and pulp Kampiun
In addition, the West Sumatra also has hundreds of recipes, such as Galamai, diamond, Kipang Beans, Bareh Randang, Dakak-dakak, Rakik Maco, Karupuak Balado and Karupuak Sanjai. Food typical of each city and district in West Sumatra to be the fruit of (gift) is the famous city with bengkuang and karupuak balado, Kota Padang Panjang satenya with the famous, with the City of Bukittinggi karupuak sanjai, Payakumbuh with the City and galamai bareh rendang, Agam regency, the palai pensi rinuak and, with the South Coastal District rakik Maco, Tanah Datar with lamang The Limo and dakak-dakak simabua it.
Literature
Literature on the history of West Sumatra and the Minangkabau culture in general can be found among others in the Cultural Center for Information Documentation Minangkabau (PDIKM), which is located in the middle of the village tourism object Minangkabau (Minangkabau Village), the city of Padang Panjang, West Sumatra.
PDIKM in many historical information stored Minangkabau society, especially since the 18 century (Dutch colonial period) to the new form of documentation 1980'an photos mikrograf newspapers, traditional clothing, tapes recording the songs, documentation letters governance and flow history Minangkabau society in detail.
Literature on the Minangkabau of West Sumatra, and many will also be established in the Library KITLV (Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land-en Volkenkunde) and in Leiden University Library, both in Leiden, Netherlands.
History of West Sumatra (Minangkabau)
Main article for this section are: History of West Sumatra
West Sumatra in the past is the core of the Kingdom of Pagaruyung. Adminisitrasi in the colonial Dutch East Indies, joined in this area Gouvernement Sumatra's Westkust which also includes local Tapanuli. Since 1906 the Tapanuli separated into Residentie Tapanuli. While the region and then combined to Kerinci in Sumatra's Westkust.
At the beginning of the independence of Indonesia, the region of West Sumatra province on Sumatra based in Medan. Sumatra and then into three, namely North Sumatra, Central Sumatra, and South Sumatra. West Sumatra is a province in the Residency and its Residency Central Sumatra and Riau Jambi.
Based on the Emergency Law No. 19 1957, Sumatra and Central parsed into West Sumatra, Riau and Jambi. Kerinci region, previously incorporated in the South Coastal District Kerinci, Residency West Sumatra, Jambi province in the combined as the district itself. Initially, the provincial capital Bukittinggi is new, but then moved to the Padang.
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