Pekanbaru
In the last 25 years, 2/3 of the jungle that once covered Riau has disappeared. Some of it remains cleared land, but most of it has been converted into oil palm plantations and tree farms to feed the pulp industry.
The world's two largest pulp mills are in this province, and it has the highest rate of deforestation of any Indonesian province.
Still, tigers and elephants continue to hold on here; and efforts are being made to secure some kind of future for these and other wild animals.
Pekanbaru is the capital of Riau province, Sumatra. It is the centre of oil production in the province. Pekanbaru Travel Guide Tesso Nilo National Park Tesso Nilo National Park is in central Sumatra's Riau province in Indonesia. Created in 2004 to help preserve Sumatran tigers and … Tesso Nilo National Park Travel Guide
Dumai
Dumai is the main port city in Riau province on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Typical of such cities, it is quite seedy and … Dumai Travel Guide
