Makassar, also spelled Macassar, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city on the island of Sulawesi, with a population of more than 1.5 million. Makassar is a busy port city and the gateway to eastern Indonesia.
The city is located on the southwestern coast of Sulawesi, at the mouth of the Makassar Strait. It is surrounded by low hills and tropical rainforest. The climate is hot and humid, with temperatures averaging around …