Ulèë Lheuë

Ulèë Lheuë is an area in Meuraxa sub-district, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It was the former main seaport of Aceh. Ulèë Lheuë is made of two words. Ulèë means "head" and lheuë means little peninsula. Ulèë Lheuë is indeed a coastal town sitting on the tip of Sumatra Island.

This town was most popular during the reign of Aceh Sultanate as a busy international seaport for spice trading.

It was flattened by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[1]

The area was reconstructed in 2005. A new ferry terminal has been built, funded by the Australian Government (implemented by UNDP).[2][3] [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Tsunami Aceh". Walrus.wr.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  2. ↑ "Pelabuhan Ulee Lheue". Bankdata.dishubkomintel.gov.id. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  3. ↑ "Pelabuhan Ulee Lheue Kembali Berfungsi". Merdeka.com. Retrieved 2013-10-25.
  4. ↑ "UNDP". Reliefweb.int. Retrieved 2013-10-25.

Coordinates: 5°33′N 95°17′E / 5.550°N 95.283°E / 5.550; 95.283

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