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North Sumatra
Lake Toba - Parapat
Lake Toba is the heart of Batak country, the largest lake in Southeast Asia with a surface area of
about 1,145 sg. Kilometers, and the deepest lake in the world, over 450 meters deep. The town of
Parapat is the main tourist resort and lies on the shores of the lake. The Batak Toba and Batak
Simalungun peoples of Parapat are happy, easygoing people, known for their lively and sentimental
love songs.
Recreational sports in Parapat include swimming, water skiing, motor boating, canoeing, fishing, and
golf. The climate is cool and dry, an ideal place to relax. There is a plethora of hotels, bungalows,
villas and guesthouses. Parapat is 176 from Medan and can be reached in 4 hours by bus.
Other places of interest:
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