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Aceh

province, Indonesia

Also known as: Acheh, Achin, Atjeh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, State of Aceh, Abode of Peace

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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2025 • Article History

Also spelled:: Acheh, Achin, or Atjeh

In full:: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam or

English:: State of Aceh, Abode of Peace

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Aceh, autonomous daerah istimewa (special district) of Indonesia, with the status of propinsi (or provinsi; province), forming the northern extremity of the island of Sumatra. Aceh is surrounded by water on three sides: the Indian Ocean to the west and north and the Strait of Malacca to the east. Its boundary with the province of North Sumatra (Sumatera Utara) to the southeast extends north-south from Salahaji, on the northeastern coast just north of Aru Bay, to a point on the southwestern coast about midway between Singkil and Barus. The capital is Banda Aceh. In December 2004 a severe earthquake centred ...(100 of 736 words)

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