Profile of South Sumatra Province

South Sumatra Province is an area of ​​99888.28 square kilometer area on the island of Sumatra , Indonesia which is located in the western part of the south of the equator at 10-40 degrees South latitude and 102-108 degrees east longitude.
Mainland portion of the province bordering Jambi province in the north . Lampung province of Bengkulu province in the South and in the West . Being in the eastern part bordering Bangka and Belitung islands South Sumatra also known as the Earth Srivijaya because this region in 712 AD century was the center of the biggest and most powerful maritime kingdom in Indonesia, which affects up to Formosa and China in Asia and Madagascar in Africa . In addition, the South Sumatra area is often referred to as the Batang Hari Sembilan . because in this region there are 9 major rivers are navigable as far upstream , ie : the river Musi , Ogan , Histories , Lematang , Kelingi , Rawas , Batang Leko and Lalan and dozens more branches .



climate
The area is tropical and wet . Throughout the year the province is only influenced by two seasons , the rainy season and dry season . The air temperature varied between 24.7 to 32.9 degrees Celsius with a humidity level ranging from 82 % to 88 % . Relative Rain fall season from October to April. Variations in rainfall ranges from 2,100 mm to 3,264 mm . December is usually a month at the most rainfall . While the dry season usually starts in June until September .

 History of South Sumatra
South Sumatra province since centuries ago also known as the Earth Srivijaya , : in the 7th century until the 12th century AD This area is the center of the kingdom of Srivijaya maritime empire is also famous for the largest and strongest in the archipelago . Echoes and influence even to Madagascar in the African continent . Since the 13th century until the 14th century , this region was under the rule of Majapahit . Furthermore, this area had been a no man's land of pirates and breeding of domestic Abroad especially china At the beginning of the 15th century stand ; Sultanate of Palembang in power until the coming of Western colonialism , and then followed by Japan . While still prevail , the kingdom of Sriwijaya Palembang as well make the Kingdom City .

 social
Number religion into this discussion only covers 5 religions namely Islam , Catholic , Christian , Buddhist and Hindu . In 2003 the percentage of followers of the religion of Islam by 95.16 percent , Buddhists 1.53 percent , 1.29 percent Catholic , Christian 1.16 percent and 0.86 percent Hindu .Social relationships based primarily on the spirit of nationalism , although in daily life greatly influenced by customs , as in a conversation or a polite way of speaking .
In the general population of South Sumatra is very respectful to the guests and visitors from other areas .
Their lifestyle is strongly influenced by the era of modernization . Most residents are very open in their behavior , especially with the positive aspects as well as welcomed the reforms and innovations , especially with regard to the concept of development .
As is the case with other provinces in South Sumatra exhausted divided into counties and cities . District / city is divided into sub-districts are subdivided into villages and village - wards.
The number of villages in South Sumatra as much as 343 . And the number of districts as many as 149 pieces . With a population of about 6.7 million people ( 3.29 % )
To provide the best service to the community every South Sumatra government officials to uphold the principles of good governance and responsible . The hallmark of this government is effective , efficient , transparent , participatory , responsive and ' accountable ' interwoven with one another indication .
rate
South Sumatra population of 6.7 million people with the original inhabitants of South Sumatra is composed of ethnic groups with barbagai language and local dialect . Groups - ethnic and tribal groups are referred to Palembang , Ogan , Histories , Semendo , Pasemah , Gumai , Latitude , Musi Rawas , Meranjat , Wood Court , Ranau , Kisam and others. All the ethnic groups taerjalin one another in social relationships and groups , including immigrants and foreigners . Even the relationship between ethnic done through marriage . Each ethnic group or tribe has a tradition and culture of each ethnic kelaompok South Sumatra have both differences and similarities in art and culture . The majority of the Muslim population of South Sumatra which also affects customs and habits as well as their daily lives . Islamic Holy Days celebrated with solemn , like the Eid al-Fitr , Eid al- Adha , Maulud Prophet , Isra ' Mi'raj and Nuzzulul quran . Mosques and other places of worship temapt found everywhere .