Barelang Bridge, Riau Islands

Barelang Bridge (abbreviation of Batam, eccentric, and Galang) is the name of the bridge connecting the islands of the Riau archipelago. Connecting the bridge is the island of Batam Island, Tonton, Nipah Island, Rempang island, Galang Island and Pulau Galang Baru. Local people call it "Bridge Barelang", but some are called "Bridge Habibie", because the bridge was initiated by Habibie. Construction of this bridge is used to facilitate the three islands that are designed to be developed into industrial areas in the Riau Islands. All three islands that now includes the Riau Islands Province.


The six pieces Barelang bridge consists of:

1. Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge (Bridge I), the largest bridge
2. Nara Lion Bridge (Bridge II)
3. Raja Ali Haji Bridge (bridge III)
4. Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge (Bridge IV)
5. Bridge Tuanku Tambusai (bridge V)
6. Kecik King Bridge (bridge VI)

Galang Island, Place of Refuge Vietnam

Galang Island is an island with an area of ​​approximately 80 km ². Galang Island is an island in the municipality of Batam, Riau Islands province which is a series of three large islands connected by six bridges Barelang. The island is famous because of the Vietnamese refugee camps that occurred on a large scale in the year 1979 - 1996, or often known as the man canoe. The island is a concern by the UN and the international community since then. Galang refugee camps is now a tourist attraction and historical city of Batam, because it is relatively close to the island of Batam (about 7 miles).

During the period of 7 years, the agency UNHCR, the UN refugees gather this Vietnam war, which spread across several islands such as: the island of Natuna, Terempa, Anambas and surrounding islands into one in this place. This island used to have several kinds of facilities, such as: Red Cross clinic, administrative offices of the United Nations, where children's education, place of worship / temple, and a tomb for those who died of disease. During their stay in this place, the refugees learn English and other languages ​​as well as attending various training skills, pending a decision by the UN. The place was then officially closed by the United Nations in 1997.

In addition to this attraction, Galang island is also visited by many tourists on weekends because of Melur in the western coast of the island is quite beautiful. Have great historical value make this place frequently visited by tourists.