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What was the main transportation method for shipping plantation products from Medan in the late 19th century?

  • Deli Railway

  • Horse-drawn carts

  • Riverboats

  • Ox carts

Answer

The Deli Railway was established in the late 19th century to transport plantation products like tobacco, rubber, tea, timber, palm oil, and sugar from Medan to the Port of Belawan. This railway played a crucial role in the city's rapid development and its emergence as a major trade hub.
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