Dumai
Dumai is a city located in the province of Riau, on the eastern coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is one of the major ports in the country and serves as a significant hub for trade, industry, and transportation.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of Dumai is closely tied to its strategic location on the eastern coast of Sumatra. The city has been a significant port and trading post since the pre-colonial era. The region was initially inhabited by the Malay and Minangkabau ethnic groups.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Dumai is located on the eastern coast of Sumatra, facing the Malacca Strait. The city's geography is characterized by flat lowlands, with a tropical rainforest climate.
Economy[edit | edit source]
The economy of Dumai is primarily based on trade, industry, and transportation. The city is home to one of the largest oil refineries in Indonesia, operated by Pertamina, the state-owned oil company. Dumai's port is a significant hub for the export of palm oil, rubber, and other commodities.
Culture[edit | edit source]
The culture of Dumai is a blend of Malay and Minangkabau influences, with elements of Chinese, Indian, and Arab cultures. The city is known for its traditional music, dance, and cuisine.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Dumai is well-connected by road, sea, and air. The city's port is one of the busiest in Indonesia, with regular ferry services to Malaysia and other parts of Indonesia. Dumai also has an airport, Pinang Kampai Airport, which offers domestic flights.
See also[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD