Pulau Galang
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Pulau Galang or Galang, is a small island belonging to a group of three islands called Barelang.(abbreviation of Batam-Rempang-Galang) A member of the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, Galang is located just south of Singapore and Johor. The nearest city to Galang is Tanjung Pinang, situated about half hour boat ride. There was a UNHCR's main administration office to run Galang Refugee Camp during the period of 1979-1996 where many Vietnamese Boat People and asylum seekers were temporarily accommodated during the determination of their refugee status and their subsequent resettlement in the USA, Australia and other European Countries.
Many Vietnamese from their new resettled countries have come back to visit Galang.
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