East
Kalimantan Province
The
Capital City of East Kalimantan Province is “Samarinda”
East
Kalimantan is the widest province in Indonesia, broadly region is about
245237,80 Km2 or about one a half point of Java Island and Madura or 11 % from
Indonesia region wide total. This province abuts on direct with neighboring
state, that is Sabah and Serawak, East Malaysia This is the most edvanced
province of the island from the point of view of Tour Adventure development as well as industrially as a
major producer of oil and timber. It is population numbers less than three
million, with density fugure of seven people per square kilometer, among the
lowest of Indonesia.More than 80 percent of the area or more than 17 million
hectares, is covered by forest. This is where the “Black Orchid” and many other
orchid varieties grow within the sheltered confines of nature reserves.
The
Banjar and Kutai make up the majority of the coastel population, living in the
towns and cities. The Dayak tribe peoples form the overwhelming majority of the
population of the hinterland, living in long houses called “Umaq Daru”. It is
usual for one whole extended family or even one clan to accupy one long house.
Each family is given a separate compartment with the cheaf of the clan occupying
the central chamber. Guardian statues are normally places in front of the long
house to protect it against evil spirits who bring diseases and bad
fortunes.The Dayaks are also known for their artisty, making beautiful cloths
and ornaments for their traditional houses. The Tunjung Dayaks still make a
kind of cloth called “Doyo”, which is woven from certain plant fibers and was
used in the past in rituals but are now often offered for sale to visitors.
A major
producer of oil and timber, East Kalimantan is at present the most industrially
advanced province of the island. Its population numbers less than two million,
and the density figure of seven people per kilometer is among the lowest of
Indonesia, although relatively high for Kalimantan. More than 80 percent of the
area, or over 17 million hectares is covered by forest. This is where the
"Black Orchid" and many other orchid varieties grow within the
sheltered confines of nature reserves. The Banjarese and Kutainese are mostly
the coastal population, living in towns and cities. The Dayak peoples form the
overwhelming majority of the population of the hinterland, who live in
long-houses called umaq daru. It is customary for one whole extended family or
even one clan to occupy one long- house. Each family is given a separate
compartment with the chief of the clan occupying the central chamber. Guardian
statues are normally placed in front of the long house to protect it against
evil spirits who bring disease and bad fortune. Such long-houses, however, are
gradually disappearing and many have been converted into meeting halls or
stages for dance and music performances. The Dayaks are also known for their
artistry, making beautiful cloths and ornaments for their traditional houses.
The Tunjung Dayaks still make a kind of cloth called doyo, which is woven from
certain plant fibers, used in the past in rituals. But now they are offered for
sale to visitors. Oil and natural gas are found along the entire east coast,
with refineries centered at Balikpapan and Bontang.
Oil and
natural gas are found along the entire east coast, with refineries centered at
Balikpapan and Bontang.
History
In
1913,the oil production in East Kalimantan can yield half Indonesia's
production oil (when below Dutch power) and Balikpapan reach it's glorious from
the abundance of oil production in this Mahakam River area. Mahakam River is
busy river with crowded river traffic. Mahakam River has become the main
roadway in East Kalimantan. Various vehicles of downstream river go upstream in
this river. From navigable Samarinda, Mahakam River towards finite upstream of
523 Km passes various towns and villages, which located in this great river
periphery. Public around river build their house above pillars so that remain
to be safe although river water bubble up when it rains.
Administrative
Based on the government region, this province is divided
into 4 municipal administrations, and 9 regencies and 122 Districts, 1347
villages and 191 sub-districts. East Kalimantan Province has 13 Regencies and
Cities :
1. Berau Regency, 2. Bulungan Regency, 3. Kutai West Regency, 4. Kutai
Kartanegara Regency, 5. Kutai East Regency, 6. Malinau Regency, 7. Nunukan
Regency, 8. Pasir Regency, 9. North Penajam Paser Regency, 10. Balikpapan City,
11. Bontang City, 12. Samarinda City, 13. Tarakan City.
Traditional
Costumes
Samarinda
Samarinda is known for it’s fine sarong cloths. The
capital of East Kalimantan shows all the signs of being the capital of a
prosperous province. New goverenment offices and public utilities are rising
everywhere. Samarinda has a number of modest but comfortable hotels.
Balikpapan
Balikpapan, the center of Kalimantan’s oil industry, is
also the gateway to Last Kalimantan with air and sea connections to Jakarta and
other major points in Indonesia. Even the trip to the provincial capital,
Samarinda, begins in Balikpapan. In accordance with it’s importance, Balikpapan
has a number of good hotels, including one of international standard, as well
as recreation facilities.
The objects of interests are:
Transportation
For complete information you
could have on the “Text Book Guiding To Indonesia” By F. I. Fatrick.
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