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Bridge Attractions In Palembang

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Palembang is the capital of South Sumatra province in Indonesia. The city proper covers 369.22 square kilometres of land on both banks of lower Musi River on eastern lowland of southern Sumatra with an estimated population of 1,708,413 in 2014, making it the second most populous city on Sumatra after Medan, the ninth most populous city in Indonesia and the nineteenth most populous city in Southeast Asia. The metropolitan area of Greater Palembang also comprises part of regencies around the city such as Banyuasin, Ogan Ilir, and Ogan Komering Ilir, with total estimated population of more than 3.5 million in 2015.Palembang is the oldest city in Indonesia...
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Bridge Attractions In Palembang

  • 1. Ampera Bridge Palembang
    Ampera Bridge is a Vertical-lift bridge in the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, which is the landmark of the city. It connects Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir, two regions of Palembang. It can no longer be opened to allow ships to pass. The bridge was planned during the era of Indonesia's first president, who wanted a bridge that could open and be a match for London's Tower Bridge. The funds for the construction came from Japanese war reparations, with the Fuji Car Manufacturing Co. Ltd being given responsibility for design and construction. However, at the time, Japan had no bridges of this type, and Fuji Car had no bridge-building experience. The official opening was carried out by Minister/Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Ahmad Yani on 30 September 1965, only hours be...
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