Masjid Baiturrahman, Aceh
Tourism Department. 1997. Indonesia Travel. Jakarta
The capital city of Aceh is Banda Aceh. This province is known as Serambi Mekah (Mecca's veranda), because it is seen as the closest part of Indonesia to Mecca. The native people of this province are called the Acehnese, who are Islam. Unlike in other regions of the country, in Aceh alcohol beverages are not legally available.
Aceh has its own traditional music and dance that are different from those of other provinces' in the same island. Seudati, meusakat, and ranub lampuan are some dances of Aceh. Acehnese musical instruments are made of bamboo, rattan, or horsetail. This province is very rich with natural resources such as oil and natural gas.
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