Visit North Kalimantan
North Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia located in the northernmost part of the country. It has a population of over 1 million people and is rich in natural resources, including timber, oil, and minerals. The terrain is mostly mountainous with some flat areas such as coastal plains around Tarakan Island and Malinau District.
The area offers a variety of activities for visitors including nature hikes, diving off the coast, and cultural sightseeing. Tourists can visit Derawan Islands for its crystal clear waters and abundance of sea life or Tanjung Selor to witness local traditions still being practiced today.
An interesting historical fact about North Kalimantan is that it was once an important trading port during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia due to its strategic location on the Makassar Strait near Borneo Island - which connected Europe to Asia via trade routes.
The area offers a variety of activities for visitors including nature hikes, diving off the coast, and cultural sightseeing. Tourists can visit Derawan Islands for its crystal clear waters and abundance of sea life or Tanjung Selor to witness local traditions still being practiced today.
An interesting historical fact about North Kalimantan is that it was once an important trading port during the Dutch colonial period in Indonesia due to its strategic location on the Makassar Strait near Borneo Island - which connected Europe to Asia via trade routes.
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