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    Riau Islands - Wikipedia

    The Riau Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Riau, Jawi: كڤولاوان رياو‎) is a province of Indonesia - not to be confused with neighbouring Riau Province from which the islands were separated in 2002. The capital of the province is Tanjung Pinang and the largest city is Batam. It shares a maritime border with Riau and … See more

    There are several possible origins of the word riau. The first possible origins is that riau is derived from the Portuguese word rio, which means river. After the fall of the Malacca Sultanate in the early 16th century, the … See more

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    The province of Riau Island is led by a governor (gubernur) who is elected directly by the people. The … See more

    The geographical position of the Riau Islands, which is close to neighboring countries located near the Strait of Malacca, … See more

    According to the 2020 national census results (released in 2021 by the Indonesian Central Agency on Statistics), the Riau Islands … See more

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    Riau has for centuries been the home of Malay and Orang Laut people (sea nomads). Later … See more

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    The total area of the Riau Islands is 8,269.71 km (3,192.95 sq mi) (3,192.95 sq miles), making it the … See more

    From 2016 until 2020, the central government has outlined more development plan for the province. In 2017, the Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and … See more

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    Situated on one of the world's busiest shipping lanes along the Malacca Strait and the Natuna Sea ( South China Sea ), the province shares water borders with neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. The Riau Islands also have relatively large potential mineral resources and energy, as well as marine resources.
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    The Riau Islands belonged to Riau province until 2002, when the islands were separated administratively from the Sumatran mainland to become Riau Islands province. The government of the new province, however, was not officially installed until 2004.
    The Riau Islands are a major gateway into Indonesia because of good ferry links to nearby Singapore and Malaysia. For detailed visa information, please see the Indonesia page. Many of the seaports in the Riau Islands and the main airport on Batam are visa-free and visa-on-arrival points of entry.
    Ferries are the main way to get to the Riau Islands. Check the individual island or city pages for details. From Singapore: Frequent ferries connect Singapore with Batam and Bintan. See pages of the two islands for details of ports served by the ferries.
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    WebThings to Do in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia: See Tripadvisor's 101,724 traveler reviews and photos of Riau Islands Province tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have …

  8. Riau Islands - Wikitravel

    WebMar 28, 2024 · The Riau Islands (Indonesian: Kepulauan Riau, abbreviated to Kepri) are an archipelago in Indonesia, located east of Sumatra. Two islands are south of Singapore . Regions. Map of central Riau: Batam …

  9. Riau Islands Province 2023: Best Places to Visit

    WebRiau Islands Province Tourism: Best of Riau Islands Province. Essential Riau Islands Province. Stay. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. 2023. Tempat Senang Boutique Hotel & Spa. 1,213. 2023. …

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