Sumatra[a] (/ sʊˈmɑːtrə /) is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia. It is the largest island that is fully within Indonesian territory, as well as the sixth-largest island in the world at 482,286.55 km 2 …

Nov 4, 2025 · Sumatra, Indonesian island, the second largest (after Borneo) of the Greater Sunda Islands, in the Malay Archipelago. It is separated in the northeast from the Malay Peninsula by the …

5 days ago · The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said, as rescue workers found their efforts hampered by ...

23 hours ago · Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.

Explore Sumatra's rainforests, volcanoes and vibrant cultures in this Indonesia travel guide. Discover Lake Toba, wild orangutans, Mentawai islands and top tips.

Jul 9, 2025 · Sumatra, the sixth-largest island in the world, is Indonesia's rugged, tropical paradise where untamed nature meets cultural mystique. Draped in misty volcanoes, ancient rainforests, and …

Sumatra is an elongated landmass spanning a diagonal northwest–southeast axis. The Indian Ocean borders the northwest, west, and southwest coasts of Sumatra, with the island chain of Simeulue, …

6 days ago · Flash floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island have killed 164 people and 79 remain missing.

3 days ago · The death toll on the island of Sumatra has risen to more than 440, the government says.

6 days ago · Improved weather helped rescuers on Indonesia's Sumatra island recover more bodies as they struggled to reach several areas that were hit by landslides and flash floods that left scores …