As North Sulawesi is geographically the northernmost territory of our country and directly shares a border with the Pacific Ocean, this province has a huge potential to serve as a gateway for regional and global economic activities.
Therefore, this province has quite a big opportunity to develop international cooperation, particularly trading with neighboring countries that are geographically close to it such as the Philippines and Malaysia. If all these opportunities can be smartly viewed and made use of, this province may foster profitable cooperation in regional and international trade. This will make North Sulawesi one of the economic centers in Indonesia with a bright prospect.
West Nusa Tenggara
Mataram is the provincial capital of West Nusa Tenggara. Overland, sea and air transportation facilities are available in this city. Central Lombok is one of the tourist destination areas in this province. Its location is easily accessible as it is only some 30 km away from Selaparang airport in Mataram. The province can boast a series of white sandy beaches. They are highly exotic and directly face the Indian Ocean. A number of surfing locations are still too ”virgin” to miss by surfing lovers.
Meanwhile, the tradition of the forefathers kept alive in daily activities in Sade and Tansang Angsang villages, both cultural reserve villages, depicts how the ethnic Sasak led their lives in the early days of their civilization. The traditional weaving in Sukarane, the earthenware handicraft in Penujak, antiques made from Ketak and rattan in Beleka village – they all support greatly the development of tourism in this province.
Then there are also many unique traditional rites that spread their magic power and are still practised by the ethic group inheriting Lombok Island. All tourist sites in Central Lombok are accessible by means of overland transportation. (Vox Populi)
