Indonesia's zero kilometer marker starts from the northern end of the island of Weh. Weh Island itself is the westernmost region of Indonesia, located in the province of Aceh. Well, for those of you who are and will be visiting Aceh, especially the island of Weh, take your time to visit the zero kilometer point of Indonesia.

The zero kilometer point is also popularly known as the zero kilometer monument. But, if you visit there, travelers will be greeted with the words "KM Zero Tourism Area of Sabang-Indonesia".

This Zero Kilometer Monument is located in Iboih Village, Sukakarya District, Sabang. It takes an hour's drive from downtown Sabang

From the city center to the zero kilometer point, tourists will be treated to a beautiful panorama of Pulau Weh. Forest vegetation, stretch of beach, and small islands.

Zero kilometer monument is a white painted building with a height of about 43.6 meters above sea level.

At the top of this monument there is a statue of Garuda which grips the shield that forms the number zero.

Rencong which is a unique weapon in Aceh is also found in the monument as a symbol of the struggle of the people of Aceh in liberating Indonesia.

Zero kilometer monument has four supporting pillars which means symbols of national boundaries. Namely, Sabang to Merauke, Miangas to Rote.

The zero kilometer monument was inaugurated on September 9, 1997 by Try Sutrisno who at the time was the vice president of the Republic of Indonesia.

Exactly two weeks after the inauguration, B.J. Habibie, who was then minister of research and technology, added an inscription containing an explanation of zero kilometers.

Determination of the zero kilometer geographical position has been tested by the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology using the Global Positioning System.

Because this place is already popular with tourists, facilities in the form of parking, prayer rooms, gift shops, coffee shops and snacks typical of Aceh are available in this area.

Source: idntimes.com

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