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Lake Toba, Sumatra is the largest volcanic lake in the world and one of the best places for sightseeing in Sumatra. Created by the deposition of rainwater in a volcanic crater, Lake Toba in Sumatra is 100 kilometers long and 30 kilometers wide. The deepest point of the lake delves till 505 meters. Located on an altitude of 900 meters, Lake Toba, Sumatra is one of the premier tourist attractions in Sumatra.

Lake Toba, Sumatra is surrounded by a number of natural marvels like Toba ash, characterized by chemical "fingerprint". The Lake Toba is among the deepest crater lakes in the world. The climate around the lake is cool and dry. The steep and scenic landscape of the mountains offers spectacular vistas. Lake Toba, Sumatra is one of the best places in Indonesia that presents you with an ideal place for escapade from the urban jungles. More and more tourists throng towards the lakes as it is a better place to rest than the mosquito infested tropical jungles.

Lake Toba, Sumatra is one of the major facilitators of eco-tourism in Indonesia. Located in North Sumatra province, Lake Toba lies near a fault line which runs along the Sumatra Fracture Zone. The population that resides near the lake mostly belong to the ethnic Bataks. The houses of these traditional Bataks feature roofs that curve upwards at each end, are similar to a boat's hull. The colorful décor of these houses near Lake Toba, Sumatra makes them all the more prominent.

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