Makassar

Makassar is the largest city on the island of Sulawesi. This city has many interesting places, exotic islands, beautiful beaches, attractive art, entertainment, and culinary typical. Makassar is also another tourist gateway in Sulawesi, such as Tana Toraja, Bunaken and Wakatobi.

Makassar is the capital city of South Sulawesi province. Makassar City occupies an area of 175.7 square kilometers, located in the southern part of South Sulawesi. Skyline facing the Makassar Strait. Located at 119 degrees east longitude and 5.8 degrees south latitude, or right in the middle of Indonesia.

Tourism
Makassar city nicknamed Anging Mammiri. In Makassar language means breeze. Makassar is a city beach with breezy winds blowing gently from the sea every afternoon and evening. Having a warm tropical climate with temperatures between 24 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Makassar have spectacular sunset (sunset) is beautiful. In fact it is said, sunset at Makassar is one of the most beautiful in the world. In addition, there are several beaches and beautiful islands which can be visited. Various activities can be fun as diving, swimming, fishing, see the coral reefs, or just relax.

Maritime or marine is a main feature of Makassar. But the tour was no less interesting history and is part of the archipelago historical images.

The city is providing various facilities. There are about 140 hotels from five star to nonbintang, restaurants, and restaurants with a culinary wealth. There are also facilities such as cinemas cineplex entertainment, pubs and restaurants, karaoke, malls and traditional markets. As the largest city on Sulawesi, Makassar is the gateway to other popular attractions on the island of Sulawesi.

Culture
Makassar really not just the name of a city, but also a cultural identity (cultural). Makassar tribe is one of the many indigenous tribes in Sulawesi, inhabited areas in the former kingdom of Gowa in South Sulawesi's south side. There is also Bugis cultural region occupying the most northern part of South Sulawesi. Bugis is a tribe with the largest population in Sulawesi.

Toraja is also a cultural identity which occupies vast areas of mountain ranges in the north Latimojong. While Mandar is a native tribe inhabiting West Sulawesi.

Entire cultural identity is now thriving in Makassar. Mingled with the tribes from other regions in Indonesia, such as the Minahasa, Java, Bali, Malays, Ambon, and Tionghoa. Creating a colorful cultural diversity. Throughout the year, there's always the arts event held in Makassar. Ranging from modern art and popular music festival, jazz, theater, until the local cultural festival featuring art attractive.