Pontianak quotthe land of the equatorquot or quotbumi khatulitiwaquot lies exactly on the equator and is the provincial capital of west kalimantan the kapuas river one of indonesias longest 1143 kms divides the town in two as a business and holiday destination pontianak offers visitors a multidimensional experience and santika hotel is just newest 3 hotel in town with beautifully planned and maintained indoor garden jhr2nw apr2006