Medan is the capital of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. It is the largest city on Sumatra island, with a population of over 2 million in the city proper and over 4 million in the greater metropolitan area. Located on the northeastern coast of Sumatra, Medan is the gateway to the province and to the wider island of Sumatra.
The city is located about 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) northwest of the capital Jakarta and about 300 kilometers (190 miles) …