THE Regency of Inderagiri Hilir is known as the countrys coconut center. Located in the Province of Riau, the regency has the largest coconut plantations in Indonesia. They are usually managed by private agribusinesses, which have factories where coconut oil is processed. The land is fertile and productive with good prospects for agribusiness and agro-tourism.

The core of the local economy lies in agriculture, dominated by plantations and food c