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West Borneo Map
One of the main attractions of West Kalimantan
is the culture of its Dayak ethnic groups.
Most Dayaks live in long houses along rivers
which criss-cross the land. This province
covers an area of 146,807 square km. Its low
plains are swampy with more than 100 rivers
playing a vital role in communications and the
economy.
Scattered across the swamps are several lakes
and villages, often linked by bridges. The
provincial capital, Pontianak lies exactly on
the Equator. It is a fast growing city divided
into three parts by the Kapuas and Landak
Rivers. Pontianak is the main gate to enter
this province through Supadio Airport, 18 km
from the city.
The Kapuas River, about 1143 km, is one of the
longest river in Indonesia, connecting
Pontianak with the Sanggau, Sintang and Kapuas
Hulu Regencies. Among the branches of the
Kapuas River are the Landak, Kubu, Punggur,
Melawi and Sekayam Rivers.
The population of West Kalimantan consist of
the Dayaks, Malays, Chinese and some other
Indonesian ethnic groups. Dayak dances
express respect, heroism, welcome and cure. It
is recommended to take a river trip and make
overnight stops at villages where dance
performances are organized on advance notice
West Borneo
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