Where is east kalimantan

Other sector being grow is agricultural and tourism. East Kalimantan has the tourism objects such as:. Derawan Archipelago in Berau, 2. Bukit Bangkirai in Kutai Kartanegara, 3.

Unmul Botanical Garden in Samarinda, 4. The Crocodile Breeding in Balikpapan, 5. The Deer Breeding in Penajam, 6. Dayak Pampang Kampong in Samarinda, 7. Sangalaki Island is a small island covering an area of This island is one of the islands that are part of Derawan Archipelago.

Derawan Islands is a group of islands famous in the world. Sangalaki Island located in the waters of the northern peninsula of Berau. Most sea turtles in the world are an endangered species. That includes species hawksbill and green…. Maratua island is one of the outer islands in Indonesia that located in Sulawesi Ocean and it bordered with Malaysia. Maratua island is administratively located on Berau regency, East Kalimantan. Maratua is a small and long island, and it has sharply curve at the edge and it located at the south side of Tarakan city.

Maratua Island is also part of Derawan Islands. By the strategic location and the richness of its marine, Maratua island is now popular by the Travelers from many countries. You can access East Kalimantan province from Tawau in Malaysia.

From Tawau there is a boat to Tarakan. From there another one to Nunukan in Berau district. You need a visa to enter Indonesia at that port visa on arrival is not available but there is an consulate in Tawau which seems to do visas quite quick. Visiting Mahakam River hinterland and orangutan or exploring Kutai National Park are the best attractions. People [ edit ] East Kalimantan is one of Borneo's most sparsely populated regions.

East Kalimantan is formally an Islamic province. Economy [ edit ] East Kalimantan is the centre of Indonesia's timber, oil and gas industries. Cities [ edit ] Map of East Kalimantan. As main city of Kalimantan, you may be sure to find quite a number of choices of hotels and places to stay here in Balikpapan. You can find luxury hotels up in the hills or at the beach. There are also domestic flights from Jakarta , Surabaya , Yogyakarta and many more. Bukit Bankirai — 59km north-west of Balikpapan with a tourist attraction of Canopy Bridge that are generally popular in the Borneo having many beautiful tropical rain forest.

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