Gayo Lues Regency

Gayo Lues Regency

Gayo Lues Regency is a regency in the Aceh province of Indonesia, with an area of 5710 square kilometers. Its capital is Blangkejeren.

The population as of 2000 was about 60,800. 90% of the inhabitants make their living from farming.Important products include chili peppers, tobacco, coffee, and lemongrass. The main town is Blang Kejeren, where tours are offered in the northern part of the Gunung-Leuser National Park. For the art, Gayo is well known for its Saman Dance, which called Thousand Hand Dance because it use many hand moving.

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* List of regencies and cities of Indonesia


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