Medan is located on the northern part of Sumatra Island, and is the capital of North Sumatra. Medan is the third largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and Surabaya. It is also the largest city outside of Java Island.
Medan is recognized for its multi-cultural society that lives in harmony, creating a unique culture blend. The population is mainly made up of Batak, Javanese, Chinese, Indian, Minang, Acehnese and other ethnic minorities such as Sundanese and Madurese.
Some of the places you can visit from Medan include Berastagi Highland, Lake Toba, Bukit Lawang, and Leuser National Park.