Exploring Balikpapan and East Kalimantan

What year was Balikpapan officially established as a city?

• 1947

• 1960

• 1945

• 1950

Which industry is the primary driver of East Kalimantan's economy?

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Tourism

What is the traditional dance of the Dayak people called?

• Kecak

• Tari Piring

• Ngajat

• Saman

Which body of water is located to the east of Balikpapan?

• Makassar Strait

• Sulu Sea

• Java Sea

• Celebes Sea

What is the main mode of transportation in East Kalimantan?

• Car transportation

• River transportation

• Bicycle transportation

• Airplane transportation

Who was the first governor of East Kalimantan after its establishment as a province?

• Suharto

• Jusuf Kalla

• B.J. Habibie

• Soekarno

What natural resource is abundant in Balikpapan?

• Freshwater and timber

• Coal and minerals

• Oil and natural gas

• Solar energy and wind power

Which festival is celebrated by the Dayak community to honor their ancestors?

• Diwali

• Gawai Dayak

• Christmas

• Hari Raya

What is the geographical feature that dominates the landscape of Balikpapan?

• Deserts

• Plains

• Coastal hills and forests

• Mountain ranges

Which major port is located in Balikpapan?

• Port of Makassar

• Port of Surabaya

• Port of Jakarta

• Port of Balikpapan