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Tourist Information:you can get a free information from a local tourism organization called HPPI Indonesian Tourism Workers Association, located in the heart of travelers area Jalan.Sisingamangaraja no.66 Medan, or Near the big Mosque,Al-Mashun. email : [email protected] or call & SMS to +62 0812 6565 6111
Tourist Information: In North Sumatra there is a lack of a reliable Tourist Information Center. The main reason is probably because North Sumatra is not a major tourist destination for foreigners. To fill this vacuum, - a very friendly mixed-couple of an American guy and a local Batak woman, are trying to supply free of charge reliable tourist information. Their names are Ronen and Mardia. They can be reached by SMS: 081-397033540 or by email: [email protected]
Indonesia mostly spoken in the North Sumatra area. People commonly speak their local languages as well. Batak Toba spoken in Tapanuli and Samosir, while Simalungun spoken in Simalungun area southern Medan, Karo spoken in Tanah Karo Kabanjahe, Berastagi, and Pakpak spoken in Dairi.
