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Riau

Riau is a province of Indonesia on the east coast of central Sumatra, with its capital at Pekanbaru. Crossed by the Siak, Kampar, Indragiri and Rokan rivers, it was home to Malay sultanates such as Siak and Indragiri. Today it is a major producer of oil and palm oil.

Riau
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Johor SultanateFoundation, Socioeconomy, Military, Governance, Decline, Summary

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Indragiri SultanatePahang Sultanate

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Riau. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/riau
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