Rabu, 05 Agustus 2009

info Batam Tour

A Little Introduction

Batam Island

Batam is part of the 3000 islands of Riau archipelago and the nearest Indonesian island to Singapore.

Location & Size

Just 20 km away from Singapore, Batam Island has all the ingredients of an ideal tropical holiday – a paradise of sandy, palm fringed beach, inviting water and sun, all set against clear blue sky. An island of 415 sq km (about 2/3 the size of Singapore), it is 2-3 degrees north of the equator, longitude 104-105 degrees east.

Our Climate

Batam is warm and tropical all year round and with the highest rainfall recorded from November to January. The sea current is relatively light and runs consistently parallel to the coastline.

Population & Language

The island is a busting place with more than 800,000 people. Thanks to its successful industrialisation, many people are working in factories. The serenity of rural lifestyle is still unspoiled by industrial development. Bahasa Indonesia is the official language and the common language used by most residents. English is the next most common language used mainly in venues frequented by tourists.

Barelang Islands & Bridges

Batam is linked in the south to the islands of Rempang and Galang via a series of modern bridges. Collectively they are known as the Barelang bridges which offer breathtaking vies of the beautiful scenery and access to pristine beaches and fascinating dive site.