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East Kalimantan Indonesia General Information
East Kalimantan is provincial capital of Samarinda is one of the largest province in Indonesia. Its area is approximately 211,440 km ², or approximately one-half times the island of Java and Madura. East Kalimantan consists of four districts, namely Kutai, Berau, Bulungan District, and District Sand; and two kotrapraja, namely the Municipal Samarinda, Balikpapan and Municipal.
This province has limits as follows: the northern border with the State of Sabah (East Malaysia); Strait of Makassar, Celebes Sea, and Strait of Sulawesi in the east of South Kalimantan in the south; and Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, and the State of Sarawak (East Malaysia) in the West.
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Approximately 81.71% of the East Kalimantan region is land, while the rest is ocean. Land area dominated by undulating topography, from sloping to steep slope, with the height and slope varied.
The potential of natural resources of East Kalimantan were abundant, such as gold, coal, oil and gas, and the result-abundant forests. Hundreds of the river are also scattered in almost all districts and cities, with the longest river is Mahakam River.
History Of East Kalimantan Indonesia
East Kalimantan, where there is believed to be the oldest Hindu kingdom in Indonesia, the Kutai. This is based on the discovery of relics of the historic inscription that reads letters Palawa and Sanskrit. In addition, other relics found in the form of the seven pillars of stone or a note that read yupa King Mulawarman glory, King Kutai.
In the process, there stood two kingdoms Kutai, Kutai ie Martadipura with Mulawarman king and kingdom Kukar which then conquered the kingdom of Kutai Martadipura and changed its name to the Kingdom Martadipura Kukar Ing. In addition, there are also several kingdoms, such as the Mountain Kingdom and the Kingdom Sambaliung Tabur in Berau District; Kingdom Tanjung Palas in Bulungan District; and the Kingdom of the District Sandurangas Sand.
The Dutch began to come in and colonize East Kalimantan since 1844. Dutch colonial government formed the Federation of East Kalimantan, which is a combination of four kingdoms in East Kalimantan.
When the independence of the Republic of Indonesia padai on August 17, 1945, the Federation of East Kalimantan by law in Indonesia and the local residents did choose to join the Republic of Indonesia. Post-independence, the people of East Kalimantan also maintain its independence with the event “Sanga-sanga” also known as red-white event.
New East Kalimantan province was inaugurated into the month of January 1957. Area includes four counties and two municipalities.
East Kalimantan Culture
There are three cultures that dominated public life in East Kalimantan Indonesia province. In the countryside, which still adhered to the culture is a culture of indigenous Dayak. Cultural beliefs fishing communities living in coastal areas, and some areas still adhered to the kingdom of culture.
East Kalimantan Indonesia Population
Besides Dayak tribes, there are several other tribes who inhabited the East Kalimantan. One tribe that plays an important role in this province is that the Kutai tribe tribes indigenous Malays and the East Kalimantan coast lived in East Kalimantan.
Some immigrants from outside the tribe also inhabits East Kalimantan, such as Bugis, Javanese, and Makassar. Bugis tribes inhabit the area most Samarinda, Sangatta, and Bontang. Meanwhile, the tribe inhabiting parts of Java, Samarinda and Balikpapan.
East Kalimantan Language
The language used is language banjar, Kutai language, dayak language and Indonesian.
East Kalimantan Culinary
East Kalimantan has a variety of traditional foods, especially those associated with fish, shrimp and crabs.
Variety of food gifts including unique Kaltim Amplang (snack crackers made from a mixture of fish, tapioca flour and spices spices), abon crab, abon fish, and shrimp crackers. There is also Gabin, a kind of dry bread which is also often hunted tourists.
Porridge Samarinda and various crab dishes also one of the mandatory sights for visitors who come to the East Kalimantan. You will not be hard to find these foods in City of Balikpapan and Samarinda
Banana clamp. Kepok banana (banana Studios) is burned, and then pinned by two board-scissors and cut into small pieces. Served with coconut milk and sprinkled with sugar Java cheese on it.
East Kalimantan Indonesia by Video
East Kalimantan, Indonesia – The Nature Conservancy
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Dolphins at Kakaban, East Kalimantan (Part 2)
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East Kalimantan Tourism office:
Jln. Kusuma Bangsa Hall, Samarinda 75,123
Phone: +62-541-741669, 731,447
Fax: +62-541-73686
Balikpapan Hotels
Benakutai Hotel in Balikpapan
Benakutai Hotel Balikpapan Location
The Benakutai hotel location is right in the Balikpapan’s center, only 15 minutes from Sepinggan International Airport.
Blue Sky Hotel in Balikpapan
The BLUE SKY HOTEL Balikpapan is located in the west side of the Oil City of Balikpapan, five minutes drive from Major Oil Company offices and twenty five minutes drive from Sepinggan International Airport, which makes it the perfect location for our business or pleasure trip to Balikpapan.
Comfort Sagita Hotel in Balikpapan
The Comfort Hotel Sagita Balikpapan, Kalimantan is the preferred abode for the vacationers as well as the business travelers. Blending classic accommodation with outstanding hospitality services the Comfort Hotel Sagita Balikpapan is reckoned as one of the leading hotels in Kalimantan.
Gran Senyiur Hotel Balikpapan
Gran Senyiur Hotel Balikpapan in indonesia is the first and the only 5 star international Hotel in Kalimatan, the elegant 10-story Gran Senyiur is located at the top of the hill, Pasie Ridge, over looking the city of Balikpapan and the open sea.
Mega Lestari Hotel Balikpapan
Mega Lestari Hotel Balikpapan located in the center of Balikpapan Fastest growing financial and commercial district, 5-minutes drive to downtown, Plaza Balikpapan Shopping Center, within easy distance to banks, government, corporate offices and entertainment.
Bintang Sintuk Hotel in Balikpapan
Bintang Sintuk Balikpapan Hotel is three stars hotel at Bontang, East Kalimantan, the location at Pupuk Bontang, this hotel facilities are Olimpic pool, Tennis court and golf field.
Starhill Boutique Balikpapan Hotel
Starhill Boutique Hotel Balikpapan is designed for your unique staying experience with comfort and personal service. Starhill Boutique Hotel Balikpapan is apartment hotel, the Starhill Boutique hotel located at the exclusive Pupuk Hill Estate in Balikpapan city an 15-minute drive from Sepinggan International Airport and surrounded by gardens and natural stones, giving you a warm and friendly atmosphere