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Religion
| Religion in Kalimantan (2010 census) | |
|---|---|
| Islam | 78.23% |
| Protestantism | 8.99% |
| Roman Catholicism | 8.86% |
| Buddhism | 1.94% |
- What is Kalimantan religion?
- What is the population of Kalimantan 2020?
- What is the meaning of Kalimantan?
- Is Kalimantan safe?
- Is Borneo part of Indonesia and Malaysia?
- How many million people are there in Thailand?
- What is the religious makeup of Indonesia?
- What is the difference between Borneo and Kalimantan?
- Is Borneo safe?
- How many islands does Indonesia have?
What is Kalimantan religion?
The population of Kalimantan is largely ethnic Malay and Muslim, who live mostly in coastal areas. However, there is also a significant minority of non-Muslim indigenous peoples collectively called Dayak. The Dayak live in the interior, traditionally along rivers in longhouses, and are now largely Christian.
What is the population of Kalimantan 2020?
In 2020, population for Central Kalimantan was 2,686.3 thousand persons. Population of Central Kalimantan increased from 2,220.8 thousand persons in 2010 to 2,686.3 thousand persons in 2020 growing at an average annual rate of 3.30%.
What is the meaning of Kalimantan?
Kalimantan. / (ˌkælɪˈmæntən) / noun. the Indonesian name for Borneo: applied to the Indonesian part of the island only, excluding the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the sultanate of Brunei.
Is Kalimantan safe?
Staying Safe
Although Kalimantan is home to all sorts of potentially dangerous wildlife, the lowly mosquito is actually the most dangerous creature on the island. Take extra precautions to avoid bites, especially at sunset when mosquitoes most often transmit Dengue Fever. Drinking homemade arak can be dangerous.
Is Borneo part of Indonesia and Malaysia?
Covering an area of roughly 287,000 square miles, Borneo is the third-largest island in the world. It is divided into four political regions: Kalimantan belongs to Indonesia; Sabah and Sarawak are part of Malaysia; a small remaining region comprises the sultanate of Brunei.
How many million people are there in Thailand?
In 2019, the total population of Thailand amounted to approximately 69.63 million inhabitants.
What is the religious makeup of Indonesia?
In 2018 Indonesian governmental statistics, 86.7% of Indonesians identified themselves as Muslim (with Sunnis about 99%, Shias about 1% and Ahmadis 0.2%), 7.6% Protestant Christian, 3.12% Catholic Christian, 1.74% Hindu, 0.77% Buddhist, 0.03% Confucians, 0.05% others.
What is the difference between Borneo and Kalimantan?
Kalimantan (Indonesian pronunciation: [kaliˈmantan]) is the Indonesian portion of the island of Borneo. It comprises 73% of the island's area. The non-Indonesian parts of Borneo are Brunei and East Malaysia. In Indonesia, "Kalimantan" refers to the whole island of Borneo.
Is Borneo safe?
Borneo in general is a safe destination with relatively low crime rates. Tourists should exercise the usual precautions – not walking alone at night, not leaving valuables such as cameras and smart phones on display, and using registered taxis.
How many islands does Indonesia have?
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world. It consists of five major islands and about 30 smaller groups. There are total number of 17,508 islands of which about 6000 are inhabited.
