Aceh

British  

/ ˈaːtʃeɪ /

noun

1. an autonomous region of N Indonesia, in N Sumatra; mountainous with rain forests; scene of separatist conflict since the later 1990s; coastal areas suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Capital: Banda Aceh. Pop: 3 930 905 (2000). Area: 55 392 sq km (21 381 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

In hardest-hit Aceh province, which accounted for most of the more than 1,000 deaths, families have become increasingly frustrated over authorities' sluggish response.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

In Aceh, the worst-hit province which accounted for nearly half of the deaths, many still do not have ready access to clean water, food, electricity and medical supplies.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

In Aceh Tamiang, one of the hardest-hit areas of Indonesia, survivors described villages being entirely swept away by fast-moving deluges.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

On Monday, Indonesia's government said it was sending 34,000 tons of rice and 6.8 million litres of cooking oil to the three worst-affected provinces, Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

In 2005, Indonesia reached a historic   peace agreement with armed separatists in Aceh, which led to   democratic elections in December 2006.

From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency