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Introducing Tarakan
Although it’s conveniently close to the Sabah border and a stepping stone to other places, Tarakan offers little of cultural interest. It was the site of bloody fighting between Australians and Japanese at the end of WWII.
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Information
BNI bank (Bank Negara Indonesia; Jl Yos Sudarso) Foreign exchange and an ATM.
Immigration office (21242; Jl Sumatra) For visa regulations related to crossing between Indonesia and Malaysia.
PT Angkasa Express (51789; fax 23326; Jl Yos Sudarso, THM Plaza, Blok D-5) Air and boat tickets.
PT Sampurna Andal Mandiri (21975; Jl Yos Sudarso) Also air and boat tickets.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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