Riau

Riau province is one of the fastest growing parts of Indonesia in terms of economic, population and tourism. Riau Province occupies the central part of eastern region on Sumatra Island, which straddles between Malacca Straits, South China Sea and Berhala Straits. The Province is a strategic region as it directly faces Malacca Straits and Singapore, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

Riau is one of the richest provinces in Indonesia. This province is rich with natural resources, particularly petroleum and natural gas, rubber, and palm oil. The majority of the province is heavily forested lowland; logging is a major industry in the province.

Geographically. Geographically, Riau Province lies on 445' North Altitude up to 115' South Longitude or 10003' up to 10919' Greenwich and 650' up to 145' West Longitude Jakarta, with natural borders as follows:
North side: North Sumatra Province, Malacca Straits
South side: Jambi Province
West Side: West Sumatra Province
East side: Riau Archipelago

Administratively. Riau Province is administratively divided into 9 Regencies (Bengkalis, Indragiri Hilir, Kampar, Kuantan Singingi, Pelalawan, Rokan Hilir, Rokan Hulu, Siak) and 2 cities (Pekanbaru, Dumai), with Pekanbaru as the capital city.

Climate. This region is dominantly characterized by the sea climate with average temperature of 30°C at day and 23°C at night throughout the year. Rainy season falls on November (sometimes October) up to April while dry season begins in July. Riau has tropical climate and in general is classified into climate type "A" with relatively high rainfall, ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 mm per year in average.

Topography. Most areas in Riau are lowland plain, including alluvial islands scattered along coastal line with average elevation less than 200 m above sea level. In mainland region, there are four big rivers, i.e. Rokan River, Siak River, Kampar River and Indragiri River. These rivers spring from Bukit Barisan mountain range stretching along the border Riau Province and West Sumatra Province, and flow down to Malacca Straits. The rivers play an important role as the means of transportation, sources of irrigation, energy, and clean water as well as fishery resources. Archipelagic region of Riau, on the other hand, is formed of volcanic formation in the form of islands, big and small. The soil is in general of Organosol type (Histosol), containing much organic substance.

Wide Area. The territorial size of Riau Province is 329,867.16 km consisting of land area 94,561,61 Km2 and water area 235,306,00 Km2. Riau population is 4,948,000 (2000 census).

WELCOME TO THE CITY OF DUMAI

Golf Course. The origins of golf is not known exactly. Some historians belief that it originates from Yunan, where they would hit stones with their sticks. Golf today is a favourite past time. Golf is also an entertaining spectator sport where there are many tournaments being held. In Dumai there are two golf courses which are owned by Pertamina with 18 holes and owned by Chevron with 9 holes. Upon arrival in Dumai, try playing golf at Bukit Datuk course. It is open to everyone. It is fun and exciting.

Dumai Raya Mosque is a mosque that is the pride of the city of Dumai. It offers unique architecture that is attractive, majestic and serene. For visitors who are keen on religious visits, you can visit the mosque to achieve tranquility and heavenly deeds.

Pesanggrahan Putri Tujuh ( seven Princesses tomb ) is located in Partamina UPII Dumai factory operation area. Normally a tomb has only one person. The seven princesses tomb (putri tujuh) has seven princesses in it. According to the legend of Dumai, seven princesses were buried together when the enemy was attacking. The Queen hide the seven princesses in a hole. The hole was covered and soil was put on it. Without the Queen realization the seven princesses were buried alive. That is why the seven princesses were placed in one tomb.

Makmur Bay is located to the north of Dumai City. It has natural persona in the form of the beach and Malay village that is directly apposite to Pulau Rupat (Rupat Island) and Malacca straits. It has huge tourism potential for family recreation as we can surf, canoe and sun tan in beautiful environment and setting. In addition there is an old house with Malay architecture.

Dumai Port is situated on the east and north parts of Dumai city, face to face directly with Malacca Strait and Rupat Island. This Dumai Port is one of crowded port visited by many large vessels both domestically and overseas, and we can see may port activities, such as loading and unloading of various kinds of export and import commodities. It is also very often at this port, warships owned by TNI AL (Indonesian National Navy) anchoring and we can also board in and see the content of that warship. At night we can see the remarkable sea scenery illuminated by lights from many ships as well as from Dumai city itself.

Swimming Pool. For those who have the swimming hobby, Dumai has several spots that is Bukit Datuk swimming pool, owned by Pertamina, Bukit Jin swimming pool, owned by PT. CPI and Simanalagi swimming pool in Baganbesar. All those swimming pools can be visited by all people, equipped with various supportive facilities, especially for families, so making the visitors with their families love to linger around during their visit.

Fishing Pond. In Dumai city there are two fishing ponds, those are “Idola Fishing Pond” located at Jalan Bukit Timah and “Patra Fishing Pond” located at Jalan Bukit Datuk, with various types of fishes. At any spare times, many visitors having fishing hobby visit this spot. At certain times such as during weekends fishing competition is held for the visitors.

Dumai Tourism Lake. It is one of natural tourism objects interesting to be visited. With your families and relatives, you can free yourself for a time from various tiresome activities. Its fresh air and beautiful natural scenery surely give certain pleasure to be enjoyed. Don’t forget, if you visit Dumai city, please drop by and enjoy the existing conviniences at Dumai Tourism Lake, certainly it would be enjoyable.***

RIAU

Riau province is one of the fastest growing parts of Indonesia in terms of economic, population and tourism. Riau Province occupies the central part of eastern region on Sumatra Island, which straddles between Malacca Straits, South China Sea and Berhala Straits. The Province is a strategic region as it directly faces Malacca Straits and Singapore, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.

Riau is one of the richest provinces in Indonesia. This province is rich with natural resources, particularly petroleum and natural gas, rubber, and palm oil. The majority of the province is heavily forested lowland; logging is a major industry in the province.

Geographically

Geographically, Riau Province lies on 445' North Altitude up to 115' South Longitude or 10003' up to 10919' Greenwich and 650' up to 145' West Longitude Jakarta, with natural borders as follows:

North side: North Sumatra Province, Malacca Straits
South side: Jambi Province
West Side: West Sumatra Province
East side: Riau Archipelago

Administratively

Riau Province is administratively divided into 9 Regencies (Bengkalis, Indragiri Hilir, Kampar, Kuantan Singingi, Pelalawan, Rokan Hilir, Rokan Hulu, Siak) and 2 cities (Pekanbaru, Dumai), with Pekanbaru as the capital city.

Climate

This region is dominantly characterized by the sea climate with average temperature of 30°C at day and 23°C at night throughout the year. Rainy season falls on November (sometimes October) up to April while dry season begins in July. Riau has tropical climate and in general is classified into climate type "A" with relatively high rainfall, ranging from 2,000 to 3,000 mm per year in average.

Topography

Most areas in Riau are lowland plain, including alluvial islands scattered along coastal line with average elevation less than 200 m above sea level. In mainland region, there are four big rivers, i.e. Rokan River, Siak River, Kampar River and Indragiri River. These rivers spring from Bukit Barisan mountain range stretching along the border Riau Province and West Sumatra Province, and flow down to Malacca Straits.

The rivers play an important role as the means of transportation, sources of irrigation, energy, and clean water as well as fishery resources. Archipelagic region of Riau, on the other hand, is formed of volcanic formation in the form of islands, big and small. The soil is in general of Organosol type (Histosol), containing much organic substance.

Wide Area

The territorial size of Riau Province is 329,867.16 km consisting of land area 94,561,61 Km2 and water area 235,306,00 Km2. Riau population is 4,948,000 (2000 census).