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Indonesia Destination Guides > Riau
Indonesia : Riau
Riau  Within the province of Riau are to be found perhaps the greatest contrasts anywhere in Indonesia. Spanning a large part of mainland eastern Sumatra and some 3,000 islands in the Straits of Melaka, the province boasts untouched jungle and sophisticated urban centers, tropical swamplands and gorgeous white sand beaches. Mainland Riau is home to several isolated groups of indigenous peoples, who live in the forest practicing their centuries old culture, and also to Batam Island, a vital, modern center of trade and tourism. The province has Indonesia’s richest oil fields, as well as some of its rarest wildlife, including Sumatran tigers, rhinos, elephants and bears.
Visitors to Riau can choose from beachfront resorts with world-class amenities, to treks through the rainforest to snorkeling around coral reefs, to dining on the sophisticated cuisine of Batam. With something for everyone, Riau is sure to prove a source of endless fascination and exploration. |
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