Subsequent upheavals in the lake bottom formed beautiful Samosir Island, which has an area of 250 square miles [647 sq km], about as big as the Republic of Singapore.
Hilisemad murrangud järve põhjas moodustasid imekauni Samosiri saare, mis on 647 ruutkilomeetrit suur – ligikaudu sama suur kui Singapuri vabariik.