Zero Kilometre monument of RI or commonly called kilometre zero Monument is a unique geographic markers inIndonesia. This is related to his role as a symbol of the adhesive from Sabang in Aceh Archipelago to Merauke in Papua.This monument is not just being the farthest tip of the marker in the western part of Indonesia but also become a tourist attraction of history for domestic and foreign tourists.
The location of the monument is located in the Forest area of Sabang at Iboih village, sub-district Ba'u Ujong Sukakarya,about 5 km from the beach, Iboih. It is located to the West of Sabang town about 29 kilometres or takes approximately 40 minutes drive away.
Come to the western end of Indonesia is for Your foot stepped over the kilometre zero point made of cement circulardiameter of 50 centimeters. Stand on it and then catch the historical fact that is private. It also came with You will get a certificate from an authorized official penjalanan anywhere in Sabang as evidence that once stood at the point of zerokilometre Indonesia.
The monument is a symbol of remembrance and where its significance thus is often forgotten and underrated even in no way responsible. Therefore, should a good citizen is maintaining its existence by not doing the action of vandalism such asDoodle facilities or damaging facilities.
Kilometre zero monument is a building as high as 22.5 meters with a barred circle shape. Part of the monument waspainted white and the top of the circle narrows like a drill this monument Peak. There is a statue of Garuda grasping zeroscome black marble inscription that indicates its position.
On the first floor of the monument there is a round pillar inscription and the inauguration of the monument signed by Vice President Try Sutrisno, on September 9, 1997. On the second floor there is a concrete which tacked on two quadrangularstele inscription i.e. first signed the Minister of research and technology/Chairman of BPP Technology BJ. Habibie, on September 24, 1997. The inscription reads in the determination of the geographical position of the KM-0 Indonesia expertsmeasured the BPP Technology by using Global Positioning System technology (GPS). Prasati both explain the geographical position of this place namely 05 54 23.00 "North latitude-95 12" 59,02 "East longitude. Technical data of the establishmentof this monument perceptible above the granite plate which mentions "the geographical position of Sabang, Indonesia 0Kilometers. Latitude: 05o 54 ' 21.42 "LU. Longitude 95o: 13 ' 00 "E. Height: 43.6 metres (MSL). Geographical position in the WGS 84 Ellipsoid ".
Zero Kilometre monument Sabang is actually not stick directly on the outer line of the Western region of Indonesia. In fact, there are still technically Islands in the westernmost side of the Indonesia Island Lhee Blah, a small island to the West of the island of Breuh. This same thing happened to the southernmost island of Rote Island, though technically N'dana Island isthe southernmost island in Indonesia.
Post a Comment