East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan is an Indonesian province on the eastern side of Borneo, facing the Makassar Strait and bordering three other provinces.

Borneo: Borneo is an island in Southeast Asia divided among Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. East Kalimantan occupies the island’s eastern side.
Nusantara: Nusantara is Indonesia’s planned new capital, located in East Kalimantan. Its development is reshaping infrastructure and land use in the province.
Deforestation in Indonesia: Deforestation in Indonesia is the conversion or loss of forest cover across the country. Mining, plantations, and infrastructure have contributed to forest loss in East Kalimantan.
Kutai National Park: Kutai National Park is a protected area of rainforest and coastal ecosystems in East Kalimantan. It preserves habitat and biodiversity within the province.
Indonesia: Indonesia is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia spanning thousands of islands. East Kalimantan is one of Indonesia’s provinces.
Balikpapan: Balikpapan is a port city and industrial center on East Kalimantan’s coast. It is a major gateway for the province’s commerce and energy sector.
Coal mining environmental impact: Coal mining environmental impact includes land disturbance, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. Open-pit mines have altered landscapes and watersheds in the province.
Derawan Islands: The Derawan Islands are an East Kalimantan archipelago known for coral reefs and marine life. They illustrate the province’s marine environments beyond its mainland forests.
North Kalimantan: North Kalimantan is an Indonesian province on the northern part of Borneo. It borders East Kalimantan to the north.
Samarinda: Samarinda is the capital and largest city of East Kalimantan. Provincial government and major urban services are concentrated there.

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KalimantanBroader topic: Its resource industries and new-capital development shape the region’s eastern edge.