East Kalimantan
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Waduk Semboja, east Kalimantan province








Key Facts
Where is East Kalimantan?
East Kalimantan is a super big place on the island of Borneo, which is also called Kalimantan! It's like the eastern part of a giant puzzle piece. This place is so big, it's the third largest province in Indonesia.
It has a long coastline that touches the sea, and it shares borders with other parts of Indonesia and even Malaysia. It's a place full of green forests and winding rivers, perfect for adventure!
Meet the People!
Lots of people call East Kalimantan home! Imagine a city with more people than a giant playground filled with kids โ that's how many people live here. The main city, where everyone gathers, is called Samarinda.
It's the biggest city on the whole island of Borneo! People here speak Indonesian, and they have their own special traditions and ways of life that make East Kalimantan unique and exciting.
Nature's Playground
East Kalimantan is like a giant nature park! It's covered in lush, green rainforests that are home to amazing animals. The weather is usually warm and a little bit rainy, which helps all the plants grow tall. There are big rivers that flow through the land, like watery highways. This beautiful nature is super important, and people are working hard to protect it for everyone to enjoy.
A City of the Future!
Guess what? East Kalimantan is building a brand new capital city called Nusantara! It's going to be a super modern city, right in the middle of the forests. This is a really big project, and it shows how important East Kalimantan is becoming. It's a place where old traditions meet new ideas, making it a truly special part of Indonesia.
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