KnowraCentral SulawesiCentral SulawesiCentral Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia occupying the central part of Sulawesi island. Its capital is Palu.BriefConnectSulawesi: Sulawesi is an Indonesian island between Borneo and the Maluku Islands, noted for its branching shape and highland interiors. Central Sulawesi occupies the island’s central region.Palu-Koro Fault: The Palu-Koro Fault is an active strike-slip fault cutting through Sulawesi and passing near Palu. Its movement contributed to the province’s devastating 2018 earthquake.Kaili people: The Kaili are an Indigenous people of the Palu Valley and surrounding areas in Central Sulawesi. They are among the province’s largest and most locally rooted communities.Nickel mining in Indonesia: Nickel mining in Indonesia extracts ore for stainless steel and battery supply chains, especially in Sulawesi and the Maluku Islands. Mining and processing investments affect Central Sulawesi’s economy and landscapes.Palu: Palu is a city on Sulawesi’s western coast and the capital of Central Sulawesi province. The province’s government and largest urban center are based here.2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami: The 2018 Sulawesi earthquake and tsunami was a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that struck near Palu on September 28, 2018. The disaster exposed the risks faced by communities along Palu Bay.Pamona people: The Pamona are an Indigenous people centered around Poso and Lake Poso in Central Sulawesi. Their homeland gives the province a major cultural center beyond Palu.Morowali Industrial Park: Morowali Industrial Park is a major nickel-processing complex in Morowali Regency, Central Sulawesi. It concentrates industrial growth and environmental pressures in the province.Central Sulawesi highlands: The Central Sulawesi highlands are the mountainous interior of the province, including the Lore Lindu region. They shape settlement, travel, and the province’s ecological diversity.Palu Bay: Palu Bay is a narrow inlet on Sulawesi’s western coast, bordered by the city of Palu. Its shape amplified tsunami impacts during the 2018 disaster.Show all 22Linked from 1 pageWest SulawesiRelated: West Sulawesi was formed from territory previously administered as part of Central Sulawesi.