East Kalimantan
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East Kalimantan covers the northeastern part of Kalimantan (Borneo) in Indonesia. Administratively it consists of the provinces of East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur, Kaltim) and North Kalimantan (Kalimantan Utara, Kaltara). Best known for the beautiful beaches along its east coast, it stretches from the Celebes Sea near Malaysia into the Makassar|Makassar Strait.
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East Kalimantan Halal Travel Guide
What is the Geography of East Kalimantan
East Kalimantan is on Borneo, a large island shared with Malaysia and Brunei. In the east, it is separated from West Sulawesi and North Sulawesi by the wide Sulawesi/Makassar Strait.
The People of East Kalimantan
East Kalimantan is one of Borneo's most sparsely populated regions. With a population of only 3 million people and a land area of km2 204,534 and the population density is only 17 inhabitants per km2. Most of the population are (Javanese). The indigenous Kutai people traditionally inhabit the southern part of East Kalimantan. Another recognized minority is the Dayak people. In recent years, immigration, in particular from the other Indonesian province, has increased greatly. East Kalimantan is formally an Islamic province.
Economy
East Kalimantan is the centre of Indonesia's timber, oil and gas industries. As you might guess and the stripped coastal areas are not a pretty sight, but the province's more interesting sights lie far upriver in areas untouched by the voracious logging machines.
Cities
- Samarinda – the national capital of East Kalimantan
- Balikpapan – the industrial, transportational, commercial, and financial center of Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)
- Bontang – an energy industrials city near Kutai National Park
- Derawan – an offshore island with diving and marine attractions
- Nunukan – an inshore island and town in the far north of the region
- Tarakan – an inshore island and city in the northern part of the region
More Destinations
- Apo Kayan - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
Travel to East Kalimantan
Buy a Flight ticket to and from East Kalimantan
Balikpapan'sSepinggan International Airport (IATA Flight Code: BPN) has frequent Flights from Jakarta, as well as commercial services from Surabaya, Banjarmasin, Tarakan, Palu, Makassar, Yogyakarta, Semarang and Denpasar, as well as numerous smaller airports in Kalimantan. There are also international Flights from Singapore operated by SilkAir 6 times a week and from Kuala Lumpur operated by Air Asia 3 times a week.
- Kalimarau Airport IATA Flight Code: BEJ Berau Airport
Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in East Kalimantan
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 neighborhood. 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.
What to see in East Kalimantan
Visiting Mahakam River hinterland and orangutan or exploring Kutai National Park are the best attractions.
Top Muslim Travel Tips for East Kalimantan
Book a Diving trip in East Kalimantan
There is quite good diving on the east coast.
News & References East Kalimantan
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