Bandar Lampung
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| Bandar Lampung | |
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  Bandar Lampung | |
| Coordinates: 5°27′0″S 105°16′0″E / -5.45, 105.26667 | |
| Country |  Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Province | Lampung |
| Area | |
| - Total | 169.21 km² (65.3 sq mi) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 743,000 |
| - Density | 4,587/km² (11,880.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | WIB (UTC+7) |
Bandar Lampung is the capital province of Lampung, Indonesia. It was formerly called Tanjungkarang-Telukbetung, the names of the two major sections of the city, before being renamed in 1983. For immigrants and travelers from Java, the city is the entry point to Sumatra, especially before the construction of the major harbor at Bakauheni, just south of Bandar Lampung.
The city's area is about 169.21 km², with a population of approximately 743,000 people.
The city is the home of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tanjungkarang.
[edit] Attractions
Bandar Lampung is suitable as a starting point for tours to Krakatoa. Other attractions around the city includes the Way Kambas Elephant Training Centre where visitors can enjoy activities like watching elephants play football or riding on the elephant around the area.
