Capital: Pontianak (located exactly on the equator).
Ethnic groups: Primarily Dayak (indigenous), Malay (Melayu), Chinese (Tionghoa), plus migrants such as Javanese, Bugis, and Madurese.
Religion: Mostly Islam (~60%), followed by Christians (mainly Dayak, ~33%), Buddhism, and Confucianism (mainly Chinese).
Characteristics: Known as the "province of a thousand rivers" (including the long Kapuas River).
Much tropical rainforest, coastal wetlands, and mountains in the interior.
Borders Sarawak (Malaysia) to the north.
Economy: Primarily agriculture (palm oil, rubber, rice), forestry, and fisheries.
A green, river-rich province with a mix of indigenous Dayak culture, Malay traditions, and Chinese influences.
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