Everything about Gorontalo Province totally explained
Gorontalo is a
province of
Indonesia on the northern part of
Sulawesi island. Gorontalo province was established in December 2000 after splitting from
North Sulawesi province. The capital is the city with the same name,
Gorontalo.
Geography
Gorontalo province lies on the northern
Sulawesi arm, known as the
Minahassa Peninsula. The province has an elongated shape area, stretching from west to east almost horizontally on a map, with the total area of . To the north and the south of the province are
Sulawesi Sea and
Gulf of Tomini, respectively. Prior 2000, Gorontalo province was part of
North Sulawesi province on the eastern border.
The western border of the province is
Central Sulawesi province.
Topography of the province is relatively low (0—40
o), with the elevation ranges between 0— above the sea level. Its coastline length is more than . Counting the
Exclusive Economic Zone to the north where
Philippines is at the border, the total sea area of the province is more than .
There are some small islands around the north and the south of the province, 67 of which have been identification and are named.
History
Pre-Independence
In 1525, three small rock forts were built overlooking the waters of Lake Limboto with Portuguese assistance. Still in place today, the Fort Otonaha complex provides wonderful views.
The Spanish also entered the area in limited numbers via the Philippines during the mid-1500s. They introduced corn, tomatoes, chilli peppers, horses, and the afternoon siesta to Gorontalo, all of which are an integral part life today.
The Dutch under the aegis of the United East India Company (VOC) worked to wrest control of the lucrative spice trade away from the Sultanate of Ternate and push out all other European competitors. Gradually, the Dutch gained political control here and ended the power of the local kings.
Independence 1942-1945
The people of Gorontalo are very proud of the fact that they actually achieved independence from Dutch rule in 1942 - three years before the rest of Indonesia. This was partly through the efforts of the guerrilla/freedom fighter and local hero Nani Wartabone, who forced out the occupying Japanese during World War II.
Since the city escaped Allied bombing during the war, a number of Dutch-era buildings are still standing. Although many are in poor repair, Gorontalo City has a distinctive colonial appearance.
Post Independence of Indonesia
After Indonesia proclaimed its Independence, Gorontalo became part of
North Sulawesi province
Become Province
Gorontalo secede from
North Sulawesi province in 2000
Administration
The governor and vice-governor, who are elected directly by the people, head the provincial administration. The province is divided into five
regencies (
Indonesian:
kabupaten) and only one
city (
Indonesian:
kota). When it was established in 2000, there were only two regencies and one city in the province. Several splitting of regencies occurred in 2003 and 2007, and as of 2007, the list of regencies and cities in Gorontalo province is given in the table below.
Note: * A city and also the provincial capital.
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