Batam is an island located in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia. It is the largest island in the Riau Archipelago, and the fourth largest island in Indonesia. The island is located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Singapore and about 145 kilometers (90 miles) from the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. The island has a population of approximately 1.5 million people.
The island is divided into three administrative districts: North Batam, Central Batam, and South Batam. The largest city on …