Friday, December 10, 2010

The Temples In Indonesia



The Temple Of Sari Bendan

The Temple Of Sewu



The Temple Of Sukuh

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Sambisari

The Temples In Indonesia
The Temple Of Plaosan
Distric Of Plaosan


The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Asu

The Temples In Indonesia
The Temple Of Panatar

The Temples In Indonesia
The Temple Of Mendut
(Magelang-Center Java)

The Temple Of Kidal


The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Batu Jaya

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Jago

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Ceto
(Slopes of Gunung Lawu Near)

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Prambanan (Center Java)


The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Gatot Kaca

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Cangkuang (Distric Of Cangkuang)

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Brahma
(Magelang-Center Java)

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Boko

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Bajang Ratu

The Temples In IndonesiaThe Temple Of Arjuna

The Temples In Indonesia
The Temple Of Mendut
(Magelang-Center Java)

























Thursday, August 12, 2010

Province Of North Maluku

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Welcome....................It is a gift of Allah Almighty bestowed the greatest to the community in this area, namely the establishment of Law No. 46 Year 1999 on the Establishment of the Province of North Maluku, Buru regency and West Southeast Maluku District. Ideals of the long struggle for a society of North Maluku province area has finally been realized. Manifestation of gratitude must be realized in the form and spirit of undertaking the responsibility to build the province of North Maluku and strategically planned for the welfare of the people who profusely.

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Cakalele Tradition

As stipulated by Law No. 22 on Regional Governance and Law No. 25 Year 1999 on Financial Balance and the Center for Local Government, and Government Regulation No. 25 Year 2000 concerning the authority of the Government and the Provinces as Autonomous Region, has brought a fresh new look for the implementation of regional autonomy , where area is given the authority to control and manage his own household. Consequently, there would be changes in the fundamental system of governance, both at central, provincial and regency / city.
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Crash in line with the reform era and the era of regional autonomy and strong community desire to make the division of North Maluku Regency / Municipality in order to shorten the span of government control and service improvement of governance at the province of North Maluku, North Maluku Province received the 5 (five) regional division of County / City, based on Law No. 1 Year 2003 regarding the establishment of North Halmahera, East Halmahera, South Halmahera, Sula Islands District, and Tidore. Therefore, after going through petanaan local authorities, the North Maluku province has 8 districts / cities, namely: 1) district of West Halmahera (North Maluku), 2) Central Halmahera District, 3) Ternate, 4) North Halmahera District, 5) East Halmahera District, 6) South Halmahera District, 7) District Sula Islands, and 8) Tidore.

Demands to achieve good governance (good governance) and clean government (Clean Government), has been addressed by the government, with the issuance of Government Instruction No. 7 of 1999 dated June 15, 1999 about the Government Performance Accountability.

Economy

Regional economy are mainly from people's economy relies on agriculture, fisheries, and other types of seafood.

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Private economic locomotion showed export orientation, among others:

* Processing of Wood (Halmahera Island)
* Falabisahaya (Mangoli Island)
* Banana Plantation in Galela (Halmahera Island)
* Fisheries with fishery involving the people, by PT Mina Enterprises (SOEs) in mining
* Gold Mine by PT Nusa Halmahera Minerals in Kao and Malifut (Halmahera Island)
* Nickel Mine by PT Aneka Tambang on Gebe Island and Pulau Pakal

Province Of West Papua

indonesiacultureOwned by the provincial tourism potential in Indonesia is almost complete. Its nature is still original, distinctive and unique culture, special interests that are not less interesting nautical with other areas of Indonesias even though foreign tourists. All this has not been touched and even arranged to be the object and the leading tourist attraction for visiting tourists, especially the permanent snow in the mountains of central and Lorentz National Park which covers 2.5056 million hectares. This region is the largest conservation area in southeast Asia, located at an altitude of 0-4884 m above sea level and spread over four districts, Namely: Jayawijaya, Mimika, Puncak Jaya and Asmat. Lorentz National Park conservation area is not as common as lainny region but on the date of December 12, 1999 the United Nations through the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was officially designated as a world heritage site Alama has approximately 43 types of ecosystems, regions that have glaciers Tropics (Carstensz Peak) and the menakjudkan Habema lake, decorated with alpine meadows and swamps.

There's more in Merauke Wasur National Park with various species of mammals, the National Park Bay of paradise with a variety of marine life and beautiful coral and do not miss all the cultural potency which is usually displayed at the Festival Baliem Valley and the Asmat and other tourism activities such as Trekking, Hiking, Hunting and Adventuring.

TRANSPORTATION

* Air Transportation
In Papua there are hundreds airstrip, nearly all districts have the airstrip. Large airfield was Frans Kaisepo in Biak, Sentani in Jayapura, Timika and Merauke can be visited such as Jumbo jets Large aircraft, Boing 737 and DC 19 from Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar with penerbanagan airline Garuda Indonesia Airline (GIA), Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MNA), Efata Air, Batavia Air, Express Air and Water Trigana. For the district with the airstrip ang Other smaller airlines serviced by Merpati Nusantara Airlines (MNA) da Trigana Air by Twin Otter plane like a Cessna.

* Sea Transportation
There are several sea Port District, which is Jayapura, Biak, Yapen, Nabire, Merauke, Timika, Agats and Sorong, who visited several ships, among others:

* KM Dorolonda sailing from Surabaya, Makassar, Kupang, Ambonm Fakfak, Sorong, Manokwari, Jayapura

* KM Nggapulu the berlaar from Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Pantolan, Bitung, Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire, Serui, Biak and Jayapura

* KM Labobar sailing from Batam, Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Sorong, Manokwari, Nabire and Jayapura.

* KM Sinabung which sailed from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, Makassar, odor-odor, Banggai, Bitung, Ternate, Sorong, Manokwari, Biak, Serui, Jayapura.

* Ground Transportation
There is public transport, charter and in all the districts in Papua have alan linking Districts, Villages and Cities

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The information about how OTHER
* Visa / Passport
There are about 45 states that do not require a visa for coming to Indonesia for the past 60 days. Those countries diantarana Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Danish, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Malasia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand Recently, Norway, Philippines, Arabic, Singapore, Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United States, UK and Venezuela. It is important to memerikasa passport before coming in Indonesian. Make sure your passport is still valid at least six months from the date of arrival. For security purposes you should make a photo copy all the files, such as passports, visas, identity cards and separate them from the other original to maintain the possibility of missing.

* Clothing
Large parts of Indonesia have a hot and humid weather, casual clothing that absorbs sweat very encouraged to apply. Wamena region (Baliem Valley) Jayawijaya rather low temperature, so you need to bring a sweater. The situation in Papua erratic weather, sometimes hot sometimes rain, so we suggest you bring an umbrella or raincoat. In addition, you also need to use a good shoe for a trip, namuk drugs, mosquito nets and anti-malarial drugs.

* Customs
Standard rules in bringing cigarettes and liquor are two literminuman berakohol official. 200 cigars / cigarettes, 100 grams of tobacco. The Indonesian government strictly prohibits the circulation of narcotics, drugs, liquor, pornography and gambling. If there is wear or violate government regulations regarding the above matters will be in the process of legally applicable in Indonesia.

* Street Letter
To visit the hinterlands and other towns outside of Biak, Jayapura and Sorong required Letter Road, commonly abbreviated as "SKJ" which contains information such as passport number, passport size photos, and names of cities / places would you visit ang . SKJ can be obtained at the Police Office of Biak, Jayapura and Sorong. You are also advised to make several copies after SKJ accepted due to visit the places your destination, must show Passport to SKJ and local police officers.

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* Time Zone
Papua is located in the easternmost part of Indonesia, the applicable time here is EDT (Eastern Indonesi time) with nine hours from the time selisish Greewich

* Banking, Currency and Working Hours
Part of the Office and the Bank open hours till 15:00 MSK 8:00 CDT. In every district there is Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Bank of Papua. While in all the capital of the parent (big cities) already exists Bank Mandiri, Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), Indonesi National Bank (BNI 46), Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Danamon is already equipped with an ATM (Automatic Teller Machine). Foreign currencies like U.S. $, Aus $, Japanese Yen and the Euro may at exchange rates in banks BNI, BII and Bank Mandiri, in addition to credit cards can be accepted in hotels, restaurants and supermarkets. Fractional Currency in circulation in Indonesia ranging from USD coin. 100, -, Rp. 200, -, RP. 500, - USD banknotes. 1000, -, Rp. 5000, -, Rp. 10.000, -, 20.000, -, 50.000, - and Rp. 100.000, -


* Post & Telecommunications
Post and Telecommunications in Papua has been growing rapidly, all the districts already have a network of Post and Telephone. Television and Radio also has to reach all districts in Papua, especially the capital district. Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) to broadcast local events in Papua and also national and international news from the national radio station in Central Jakarta.

Province Of West Sulawesi

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Geograhic

West Sulawesi province was split from South Sulawesi province. Province which was established on October 5, 2004 is based on Law No. 26 Year 2004. Its capital is Mamuju. The total area of approximately 16,796.19 km ². and consists of Ethnic Mandar (49.15%), Toraja (13.95%), Bugis (10.79%), Java (5.38%), Makassar (1.59%) and others (19.15% ).

Natural Source of Wealth

West Sulawesi is known as a tourist location. Apart from cocoa, the area is also producing robusta coffee or coffee, coconut, and clove. In the mining sector there is the content of gold, coal, and petroleum.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Province of North Sulawesi





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North Sulawesi Province is located in the peninsula of Sulawesi Island (near-letter K). North Sulawesi Province consists of several counties and cities.

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Province of South Sulawesi

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South Sulawesi is a province of Indonesia, located in the southern part of Sulawesi. The capital city is Makassar, formerly known as no longer significant.
Geography

South Sulawesi Province is situated in 0 ° 12 '- 8 ° south latitude and 116 ° 48' - 122 ° 36 'East Longitude. Area of 62482.54 km ². The province is bordered by Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi to the north, the Gulf of Bone and Southeast Sulawesi in the east, west of Makassar Strait and Flores Sea in the south.

SOCIAL COMMUNITY

Women from Ethnic Toraja with customary clothing
Bugis, Makassar, Mandar, Toraja, Duri, Pattinjo, Maroangin, Endekan, Pattae, and Kajang / Konjo
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Language

Common language used was Makassar, Bugis, Luwu, Toraja, Mandar, Duri, Konjo, and Pattae

Religion

Muslim majority, except in Tana Toraja and other parts of the Christian religion.

POPULATION

Up to June 2006, the number of residents in South Sulawesi as many as 7,520,204 registered inhabitants, with the distribution of 3.602 million males and 3,918,204 females

GOVERMENT

Five years after independence, the government issued Law Number 21 Year 1950, which became the legal basis for the establishment of the Administrative Province of Sulawesi. 10 years later, the government issued Law Number 47 Year 1960 which authorize the formation of South and Southeast Sulawesi. Four years later, through Law No. 13 Year 1964 separating government from South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi. Finally, the government of South Sulawesi split into two, based on Law Number 26 Year 2004.

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District Majene, Mamasa, Mamuju, North Mamuju and Polewali Mandar who had been a district in South Sulawesi province officially became a district in the province of West Sulawesi province in line with the establishment on October 5, 2004 based on Law Number 26 Year 2004.

Province of Southeast Sulawesi

HISTORY

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Southeast Sulawesi established as an Autonomous Region, based Regulation No. 1964. 13 Year in 1964. Initially consisting of four (four) districts are: District of Kendari, Kolaka, Muna and Buton District with the City as the provincial capital of Kendari. After expansion, Southeast Sulawesi has 10 counties and two cities.

Demographics

In 1990 the total population of about 1,349,619 inhabitants of Southeast Sulawesi. Then in 2000 increased to 1,776,292 inhabitants and according to the National Economic Social Survey 2005 Central Bureau of Statistics is the number 1959. 414 inhabitants.

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Southeast Sulawesi population growth rate during 1990-2000 was 2.79% per year and the years 2004-2005 to 0.02. Population growth rate according to the district during the period 2004-2005 only city of Kendari and Muna which showed positive growth of 0.03% and 0.02% per year, while other districts showed negative growth.
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Sultra population age structure in 2005, people aged under 15 years 700 433 inhabitants / 35.75% of the total population. While the female population reached 984 987 inhabitants (20:27%) and male population reaching 974 427 inhabitants (49.73%).

ECONOMY

Some commodity Southeast Sulawesi, among others:

1. Agriculture, including cocoa, cashew nuts, coconut, clove, coffee, pepper and vanilla nut
2. Forestry, including logs and sawn timber
3. Fisheries, including inland fisheries and sea fisheries
4. Livestock, including cows, buffaloes and goats
5. Mining, including asphalt, nickel, gold, marble, semi precious stones, ONIX, limestone and clay
6. Tourism, covers

Buton Palace Fortress, the largest castle in the world located in the City Baubau

* Tour history such as: 1. Buton Palace fortress, in the City of Baubau which is the largest castle in the world; 2. Malige Palace, in the city with unique architecture Tribe Baubau Buton and is a traditional building that is not menggunkan nails; 3. Kasulana Tombi, in which a former City Baubau flagpole Buton Sultanate of an age of more than three centuries; 4. Buton Palace The Great Mosque (Masigi Ogena), in the City of Baubau which is the first mosque that stood in Southeast Sulawesi; 5. Kampua, in the City of Baubau which is the currency of the Kingdom and the Sultanate of Buton;

Traditional House Buton, do not use nails but can stand firm

* Tour culture such as: 1. Woven in the town of Baubau Buton, Buton and North Buton; 2. Ikat Weaving at Wakatobi, 3. Dance Lariangi from Wakatobi; 4. Dance Balumpa from Wakatobi; 5. Pekande-kandea, public ceremonial Buton Kingdom (Buton, Buton Utara, City Baubau, Wakatobi); 6. Iron Craftsmen in Tomia, Wakatobi, 7. Ceremony Posuo (Buton Community Kingdom); 8. Ceremony Kabuenga, from Wakatobi; 9. Ceremony Karia, from Perfume-scented at Wakatobi, 10. Ceremony Mataa, from Buton, 11. Andala Tururangiana Ceremony, from the island of Makassar in the City of Baubau, 12. Khagati traditional kites from Muna; 13. Banana Dance Cut from Kabaena in Bombana; 14. Horse complaints from Muna; 15 Ceremony Religion Goraana Oputa by people of Buton Kingdom; 16. Religion Ceremony Qunua by the people of Buton Kingdom; 17. Lute & Dole-Dole, musical instruments typical people of Buton Kingdom; 19. Attractions in the City Dragon Boat Baubau; 20. Dance Lulo Alu from Kabaena Bombana; 21. Bangka customary Upcara Mbule Mbule in Wakatobi;

Wakatobi, underwater paradise

* Nature Tours such as:
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Wakatobi National Park in the Wakatobi which is a paradise underwater world of coral triangle which has as many as 750 coral species, 850 coral species from the world.
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Nirwana Beach City Baubau
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Lakeba Beach City Baubau
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Cave City Baubau Moko
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Cave City lakasa Baubau
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Kamali Beach City Baubau
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City Wantiro Baubau
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Tirta Rimba Forest City Baubau
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Poaro in Kota Batu Baubau
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Cave City Kaisabu Baubau
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Lagawuna Baubau City
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Waterfall City Samparona Baubau
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Forest Lambusango in Buton that have good biodiversity of endemic flora and fauna including Anoa
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Wildlife in North Buton Buton North
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Wakonti Nature Reserve in the City of Baubau
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Baptismal reached at City Baubau
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Baubau times in the City of Baubau
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City Kolagana Baubau; Sulaa Baubau City
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Underwater Tours Basilica in Buton, which is an integrated development area Basilica (Batauga Island, Island Siompu, Liwutongkidi Island, and Island Kadatua). The goal is to develop marine tourism object (submarine) in the district with a rich variety of attractions that baharinya
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Letters in the City Baubau Baubau
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Tamborasi River which is the shortest river in the world located in North Kolaka
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Waterfall Moramo in WakatobiRegency
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Goa Kobori in Muna
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Lake Napabale in Muna
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Kaburaburana, waterfalls bertinkat in Buton.

Province of Central Kalimantan

HISTORY

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In the 14th century kingdom ruled Gastric Mangkurat Dipa State with its territory from the Cape of Tanjung Putting Silat up with areas called Sakai namely Barito river area, Tabalong, Balangan, Pitap, fruit, Amandit, Labuan Amas, Biaju Small / Kapuas, Biaju Large / Kahayan, Sebangau, Mendawai, Katingan, Sampit and Wasters under the Mantri Sakai, was not included in Kotawaringin which in those days was a separate kingdom. indonesiaculture Central Kalimantan are still included within the territory of the Sultanate of Banjar, the successor State Dipa. In the 16th century, King Maruhum berkuasalah Nyai Panambahan who married late Lawai, a daughter of Dayak children Patih Rumbih Biaju. Dipati Ngganding King Maruhum ordered to rule in the country Kotawaringin. Dipati Ngganding replaced by Prince Dipati Anta-law-son of King Kasuma Kotawaringin Maruhum as the first king with the title of Queen City Waringin. Anta-Kasuma Dipati Prince is the husband of the daughter named Andin Dipati Ngganding and daughter Mantri Kahayan Nyai Tapu. In Kotawaringin Prince Dipati Anta-Kasuma married local women and children obtain the Prince and Princess Amas Lanting. Prince Queen Amas Amas whose surname is at the king's successor Kotawaringin Kotawaringin now continue until the King is the Queen of Prince Alidin Alamsyah Sukma. indonesiacultureAugust 13, 1787 according to the treaty, the Sultan of Banjar handed Tahmidullah II areas in Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan, part of West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and some (including the branch) to the VOC, while the Sultanate of Banjar itself with the remaining area (the area until Tamiang Martapura overpass) into areas of VOC-Dutch protectorate. On May 4, 1826 Adam al-Sultan of Banjar Watsiqu Billah reaffirms its delivery area in Central Kalimantan other regions to the Dutch East Indies colonial administration.

CONDITIONAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Natural Condition

Northern Mountains consist Swachner Muller and hills, southern lowlands, swamp, marsh-marsh. Bordered by three Indonesian province of East Kalimantan, South and West as well as the Java Sea. Humid tropical climate, crossed by the equator line.

Biodiversity

Many still unknown, with the range of coastal areas, mountains / hills, plains and marshes, all kinds of tropical vegetation dominate this area of nature. Orangutans are still many of endemic animals in Central Kalimantan, particularly in the area of Tanjung Putting National Park, which reached 300,000 hectares in West and Seruyan Kotawaringin. There are bears, porcupines, gibbons, gibbons, monkey, monkey, proboscis monkey, pangolin, crocodile, slow loris, freshwater whale (tampahas), Arowana, manjuhan, marine turtles, bald, bird rangkong, parrot / parrots and other varied high.

Natural Resources

80% forest dominated the area. Primary forest remaining around 25% of the area. Large field currently dominated gardens start to reach 700 000 hectares of Palm (2007). Rubber and rattan plantations the people are still scattered in nearly all regions, especially in the district of Kapuas, Katingan, Home Knives, Gunung Mas and East Kotawaringin. Many kinds of natural resources potential, among others, who had gained coal, gold, zircon, iron. There is also copper, kaolin, gemstones and others.

Province of West Kalimantan

HISTORY

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According kakawin Nagarakertagama (1365), West Kalimantan, Majapahit conquered, even since the time of the call Bakulapura Singhasari. According to the Hikayat Banjar (1663), the country Sambas, Sukadana and countries in Batang Lawai (the ancient name of the Kapuas River) had been conquered since the days of the Hindu kingdom of Banjar. Since October 1, 1609, the Kingdom of Sambas into areas of VOC-Dutch protectorate. October 20, 1756 according to the agreement of the Dutch East India Company will assist the Sultan of Banjar Tamjidullah I returned to conquer the areas that separate them Sanggau, Sintang and Lawai (Melawi). By deed dated March 26, 1778 Hedgehogs and Sukadana country handed over to the Dutch East India Company by the Sultan of Banten. These are areas that originally belonged to the Dutch VOC protectorate area in addition to Sambas. In the same year Prince Sharif Abd-Dutch VOC Alkadrie sanctioned as the first Sultan of Pontianak in the region are owned by the Dutch. In 1789 the Sultan of Pontianak assisted Lan Fang Kongsi-Dutch East India Company was ordered to occupy the country Mempawah. On May 4, 1826 Sultan of Banjar handed Adam Barley, Sintang and Lawai (Melawi) to the Dutch East Indies colonial administration. In 1855, the country entered into the Sambas region form the Dutch East Indies Residency of Sambas.

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At the time of the Dutch East Indies government based on the Decree of Governor-General that was published in 1938 No STB. 352, among others, regulate and stipulate that the capital of an administrative region located in Banjarmasin Borneo Gouvernement divided into two Residentir, one of whom is Residentie Westerafdeeling Van to the capital, Pontianak, Borneo, led by a prefect.

On January 1, 1957 WK officially became an independent province on Borneo island, based on Law No. 25 year 1956 dated December 7, 1956. The law has also been the basis for the formation of two other provinces in the archipelago's largest island. These two provinces are in South Kalimantan and East Kalimantan

Economy
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West Kalimantan has the potential of agriculture and plantation which is relatively abundant. WK agricultural products include rice, corn, soybeans, and others. Meanwhile, plantation crops such as rubber, oil palm, coconut, aloe vera, and others.

ART and CULTURE
Traditional Dances

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Dance Monong / Manang / Baliatn, a dance Healing contained in all the Dayak community. dance serves as a repellent / healer / antidote to the disease the patient can recover with the dancers acting as shaman incantations. this dance is present when the shaman is in a state of trance, and dance is part of traditional ceremonies Bemanang / Balian.

Dance by side, A Dance Single at the Dayak Mualang SEKADAU District which in the present as a dance entertainment community for sustenance / dagger / food given by God. Dance is used as a media attraction by side, and this dance depart from the ancestral culture in the past, which is closely related to the acceptance / welcoming guests / hero.

Dance Jonggan merupkan Kendayan Dayak social dance in the Kubu Raya, Mempawah, Hedgehogs can still be found and enjoyed visually, this dance meceritakan joy and happiness in the association of young Dayak helm. In this dance of the guests who come are generally invited to dance together.

Dance is a dance kondan association rhyme and accompanied by traditional music Sanggau Kapuas Dayak community, the arts are sometimes accompanied by guitar kondan this. These are the words of art kondan happiness of guests who visit and stay overnight in their regions. This art is done by dancing and unrequited rhyme.

Dance Zapin West Kalimantan Malays in society, is a social dance in society, as the media said the happiness in the association. if he uses Tembung property, then called Zapin tembung, if using a fan so called Zapin fan.

Province of East Kalimantan

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HISTORY

Before the entry of the tribes of Sarawak and tribal migrants from outside the island, the area was very sparsely populated. Before the arrival of the Dutch there were several kingdoms in East Kalimantan, including Kutaisi (Hindu), Labour ing Martadipura Sultanate, the Sultanate of Sand, Sultanate Bulungan.

According to the Hikayat Banjar, East Kalimantan region (Pasir, Kutai, Berau, Karasikan) is part of the territory conquered the Sultanate of Banjar, even since the era of the Hindus. In the Hikayat Banjar mention that in the mid-17th century Sultan of Makassar borrowed land as a place to trade includes the area east and southeast of Borneo to the Sultan of Banjar Mustain Billah Martasura Kiai at the time was sent to Makassar and entered into an agreement with I Mangadacinna Daeng Sitaba Karaeng namely the Sultan of Tallo Pattingalloang who served Mangkubumi for Sultan Raja Gowa Malikussaid year 1638-1654 which will make the East Kalimantan region as a place of trade for the Sultanate of Makassar (Gowa-Tallo), thus began berdatanganlah ethnic origin of South Sulawesi. Since August 13, 1787, the Sultan of Banjar handed Tahmidullah II East Kalimantan form the company's VOC-the Dutch and the Sultanate of Banjar itself with the remaining territory into areas of VOC-Dutch protectorate. According to the treaty January 1, 1817, Sultan Sulaiman of Banjar handed East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan and some part of South Kalimantan (including the branch) to the Dutch East Indies. On May 4, 1826, Adam al-Sultan of Banjar Watsiq Billah reaffirm handover region of East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan and some part of South Kalimantan to the Dutch East Indies colonial administration. In 1846, the Dutch began to place the Assistant Resident in Samarinda, East Borneo to the region (now the province of East Kalimantan and the eastern part of South Kalimantan) named H. Von Dewall.
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East Kalimantan Province, other than as an administrative entity, as well as ecological and historical unity. East Kalimantan as an administrative area established pursuant to Law Number 25 Year 1956 with the first Governor of the APT Pranoto.

Previously, East Kalimantan is one of the residency of the province of Kalimantan. In accordance with the aspirations of the people, since 1956 the region separated into three Provinces, namely East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan and West Kalimantan.

ECONOMY

The main result of this province are mining products such as oil, natural gas, and coal. Other sectors growing yangkini is agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing industries.

Some regions such as Balikpapan and Bontang began developing industrial estates every sector to accelerate economic growth. While the districts in East Kalimantan are now starting to open its territory to be made, such as oil palm plantations, etc..

East Kalimantan has several interesting tourist destinations such as Derawan in Berau islands, the Kayan Mentarang National Park and Beach Stone Lamampu in Nunukan, crocodile farm in Balikpapan, deer farms in Penajam, Pampang Dayak Village in Samarinda, Tarakan City Beach Amal, at Jade Island Tenggarong, and others. In east Kalimantan approximately 1000-189.000 plant species growing around such a black orchid price per flower can reach 100000-500000 But there are obstacles in the heading above places namely transportation. Many parts in this province still do not have asphalt roads, so many people travel by boat and aircraft and would not be surprised if in East Kalimantan has a lot of pioneering airports. In addition, there will be making plans Balikpapan-Samarinda Highway-Bontang-Sangata to facilitate economic

SOCIAL COMMUNITY
Tribe Nation
The main article for this section are: Ethnic groups in East Kalimantan
Dances of the Kenyah Dayak people.

East Kalimantan has several kinds of races. been known by the wider community, but in addition there is a Dayak tribe who also plays an important role in the tribe of Kutai, East Kalimantan. Kutai Tribe is a tribe of native melayu East Kalimantan, which originally inhabited the coastal region of East Kalimantan. Then stand the two kingdoms in its development of Kutai, Kutai kingdom Martadipura first standing with his king Mulawarman, and also the last royal standing member of Parliament who later conquered Martadipura Kutaisi, and then changed its name to the kingdom of Labour Martadipura Ing.
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In East Kalimantan, there are also many immigrants from outside the tribe tribes, like the Bugis, Java and Makassar. Javanese and Bugis languages are two of the many regional languages used by the people of East Kalimantan. Bugis many inhabit Borneo, Samarinda and Bontang Sangatta. While the tribes inhabiting Java lots of Samarinda and Balikpapan.

REGIONAL LANGUAGE
The main article for this section are: Languages areas of East Kalimantan

Regional languages in the Austronesian language of East Kalimantan is a Malayo-Polynesian family, including the Language Tidung, Banjar Language, Language Berau and Kutai language. Other languages are Bahasa Lundayeh.