Capital: Palangka Raya.
Population: Primarily Dayak peoples (especially Ngaju, Ot Danum, Ma'anyan), with their rich culture, traditional longhouses, and (partially still) animistic beliefs.
Landscape: Predominantly dense tropical rainforest, swamps, rivers (including Kapuas, Barito, Kahayan), and mountains in the northwest (Schwaner and Müller Mountains).
Economy: Mainly forestry (timber), mining, palm oil, rubber, and agriculture (rice, cassava).
Tourism is also growing.
Known for: Tanjung Puting National Park (famous for wild orangutans, klotok boat tours).
Very sparsely populated and still relatively pristine rainforest.
Dayak culture and traditions.
In short: the province with the most pristine jungle in Indonesia, a strong Dayak identity, and one of the best places to see orangutans in the wild.
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