Samarinda
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: East Kalimantan , State: Kalimantan, Indonesia
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Languages Spoken: Indonesian
Long Distance Code: +62
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Best Time to Visit: May to October and -
International Access: -Description
Samarinda is the capital of the Indonesian province of East Kalimantan (Kalimantan Timur) on the island of Borneo. The city lies on the banks of the Mahakam River. As well as being the capital, Samarinda is also the most populous city in East Kalimantan with a population of 562,463 (2000) and as such is used by many as a gateway to the more remote regions of the province such as Kutai Barat, Kutai Kartanegara and East Kutai. Reaching these areas usually involves travel by river as the most efficient means. Although it has status as the capital of East Kalimantan Province, some government institutions are located in Balikpapan, such as Police, Indonesian Army District VI of Tanjung Pura, and Pelabuhan Indonesia (Port Transportation).Location
60 km from Makassar StraitClimate
Wet And Dry.
At km 54 Balikpapan - Samarinda highway, and it is about 70,000 Ha wide. This area was officially opened as the location of forest research by the Department of Forestry of East Kalimantan in order to maintain the existence of scare species of trees and orangutan. This place is suitable for camping and cross country.
Around the Mahakam River, we can catch fish with a small boat and enjoy the beautiful scene.Tourist come here to relax and enjoy boating.