Balikpapan is a city located in southeast Borneo on an inlet of Makassar Strait. Prior to the oil boom, Balikpapan was an isolated Bugis fishing village. The etymology of Balikpapan name (lit. balik is behind and papan is a plank) came from a folk story where a local king threw his newborn daughter into the sea to protect her against his enemies. The baby was tied beneath some planks, which were discovered by a fisherman. Now, Balikpapan is a major port and oil center.
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Jl. Jendral Sudirman No. 81,Balikpapan,ID,IndonesiaBalikpapan is a city located in southeast Borneo on an inlet of Makassar Strait. Prior to the oil boom, Balikpapan was an isolated Bugis fishing village. The etymology of Balikpapan name (lit. balik is behind and papan is a plank) came from a folk story where a local king threw his newborn daughter into the sea to protect her against his enemies. The baby was tied beneath some planks, which were discovered by a fisherman. Now, Balikpapan is a major port and oil center.
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