6 Facts about Bintan Island, a Tourist Potential Area that is Close to Malaysia and Singapore

TRIBUNBATAM.id, BINTAN - Bintan Island is located in the Riau Islands Province. 

This area is famous for its tourism potential and is close to a number of neighboring countries.

The inhabitants of Bintan Island consist of various ethnicities.

Here are some facts about Bintan Island: 

1. Located in Two Governments

Bintan Island is located in two governments, namely the Tanjung Pinang City Government in Senggarang and Tanjungpinang.

Then, the Bintan Regency Government is located in Bandar Seri Bintan.

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2. Geographical Conditions of Bintan Island

Geographically, Bintan Island is located at 1°5'0.000"N and 104°29'27,000"E.

The area of Bintan Island is 110 thousand hectares with a coastline of 728 kilometers.

Bintan Island is adjacent to Malaysia and Singapore. The position of Bintan Island in the Southern Peninsula of Malaysia.

3. Residents of Bintan Island

The population of Bintan Island is inhabited by many ethnic religions, namely Malay, Bugis, Chinese, and ethnic sea people.

Bintan Island is also a migration site for a number of ethnic groups, one of the reasons for making it easier to go to Singapore. 

4. Wealth of Bintan Island

• Biological Natural Resources