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Palangkaraya
Sampit
Pangkalanbun
Kualakapuas
Kualakapuas
is the capital of the Kapuas regency, on the Kapuas
River 40 kilometers from Banjarmasin. A well-known
tourist attraction is Telo Island, a pleasant
fishing village and port. For the adventurer,
white-water rafters and nature's lovers, there
is Gohong Rawai, known for its beautiful and challenging
rapids. The gold mines of Teweh and Batu Api,
Rungan district, are also interesting sites to
be visited. In this region, gold mining is a major
source of livelihood for the people, who pan for
the valuable metal using the old traditional method.
Gold mines are found in many places in Central
Kalimantan.
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