Natuna as well as the name of the island as well as the name
of one of the districts that are members of the Riau Islands Province, namely
Natuna. Islands belonging to the group of seven island is located in the path
of international shipping lines from or to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.
Therefore, we call Natuna Islands as a gateway for neighboring countries, such
as Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia.
The astronomical, Natuna islands is in the position of 1016
'- 7019' North latitude and 1050 00 '- 110000' East Longitude, with boundaries
as follows: northern borders with Vietnam and Cambodia, the southern borders
the Riau Islands district, east by east Malaysia and west Kalimantan, and west
by the Peninsular Malaysia and the island of Bintan (Riau Islands district).
The wide reach 141,901.20 km2 with details of 138,666.0 km2 of water (ocean)
and 3235.20 km2 land. This means that the district Natuna mostly ocean.
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| Map Of Beautiful Natuna Island |
Natuna Islands is located at an altitude of 3-959 meters
above sea level is capitalized in Ranai. Distance to this city with other
cities that are in the Riau Islands province is as follows: Tanjungpinang (562
Km), Tanjung Balai Karimun (642 Km), Batam (589 Km), Sedanau (58 Km), Midai
(139 Km) Serasan (177 Km), Tarempa (258 Km), Letung (322 Km), Tambelan (344
Km), Deer (545 Km), Tanjung Uban (561 Km), Moro (618 Km), Tanjung Batu (654 Km)
Senayang (593 Km), Dabo (954 Km), and Daik (626 Km). For Your Information that
these cities are in different islands. Therefore, from or to this Natuna
regency capital can only be reached by sea or air. Today the airline serves
routes to Natuna is Wing Air, and Sriwijaya Air. Flight schedule is available
every day except Friday and Sunday. This means that the city is in the past is
relatively difficult to reach, it is now relatively easy to reach. You can
travelling to Natuna Islands anytime you want it.
Based on wind direction, local
people know their four seasons, namely: North, East, South, and West. North
season marked by the wind that blows from the east. The season runs for 4 months
(November to February). In this season very strong wind (speed reaching 15-30
knots), so the wavy sea all day and night with a height of 1-3 meters. The wind
is blowing in this season seems not only make the sea into the wild, but also
makes the destruction of trees. Coconut tree trunks became inclined towards the
south. Then, the leaves become parted apart. Instead, the rubber tree leaves
fall, so it seems to be barren. in the northern citizens Natuna really
difficult to do his job. Therefore, long before they have prepared everything
to deal with, such as: firewood, rice, side dishes (anchovies), and other
kitchen supplies.
East season marked by the wind that
blows from the east. This season also run for four months (March-June). The
average wind speed of only 12 knots. Heavy rains are rare. Sometimes the rain
is accompanied by heat. Rather free sun shining on the sea and the land, so
that heat enough to sting. Heat is thus, by local people called Ngek-Ngek or
lak-lak (feels uncertain). However, the sea still looks bumpy so it is
difficult to get fish.
South season marked by the wind
that blows from the south. The season lasts for two months (July-August) is the
wind speed average of 8-20 knots. At this season the sun can shine freely so
that heat was overpowering. Such circumstances by local people described as
"steaming hell". The state of the sea is still bumpy, even sometimes
can reach more than 3 meters.
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| one of exotic beach in Natuna Island |
West season marked by the wind that
blows from the west also lasted for two months (September-October). The
hallmark of this season is between the sun and rain to change each other. But the
good news is that the oceans and the beaches in Natuna Islands is very natural
and exotic. A clear sea water with a beautiful coral reefs that freshen up.
So just come and visit Natuna Islands,
Enjoy the oceans and the beaches, make a journey for your adventure live :D
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