Which two major cities in East Kalimantan, situated along the coastal and riverine corridors of the Makassar Strait and Mahakam River, form the logistics spine for Nusantara?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Balikpapan and Samarinda
- Step 1: Samarinda is the provincial capital on the Mahakam River, while Balikpapan is the premier seaport and oil refining center. Step 2. They are connected by the Balikpapan-Samarinda Toll Road, providing primary transport and construction logistics for IKN Nusantara. Answer: Balikpapan and Samarinda. Why not the others: Bontang and Sangatta are industrial towns further north.
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