INTERESTING PLACES

Sabah is one of the famous tourist spots in the world. The tourism sector is one of the sources of income for the state. Many tourists who come to visit and vacation in Sabah due to the beauty factor of interesting places in the state. Sabah tourism in the area consists of natural areas such as the mountains and the animal shelter. Among them is Mount Kinabalu.

Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia is Malaysia's highest peak and the highest peak of the island of Borneo reaching the height of 4,095 meters above sea level. Mount Kinabalu is also the fifth highest mountain in Southeast Asia. behind sympathizer Razi in Myanmar (5881 m), Puncak Jaya (4884 meters), Trikora Peak (4730 meters) and Puncak Mandala (4,700 meters) in Indonesia. And Mount Kinabalu is also the fourth highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago.

In terms of geographical boundaries, is Mount Kinabalu is the highest in Southeast Asia. This is because sympathizer Razi is located in the Himalayas tetonik plate located in the Indian subcontinent, while Puncak Jaya, Puncak Trikora and Puncak Mandala are located dibenua Oceania.

Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island

Sipadan is an oceanic island near Semporna, a city on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. Sipadan is the only oceanic island in Malaysia from limestone with a height of 600 meters from the sea. Sipadan Island is famous as a place of choice for scuba diving (scuba diving) are among the best in the world. According to poll results released by the organization's general single vote 7 wonders of the world's best (New 7 Wonders of Nature votes Committee members), Sipadan Island has been listed among the 77 magical terrain and the world's best in the year ending July 2009.

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilition Centre

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilition Centre

Sepilok Forest Reserve is located on the east coast about 24 km from Sandakan. Here lies the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sabah.

Forest reserve covers an area of ​​tropical rainforest covering 4,294 hectares.

In the reserve there are different types of plants and animals found only in the forest: the approximately 217 species of birds, 70 species of mammals and at least 400 species of trees.

Sepilok classified as reserve forests. Hunting and logging are not allowed in this area. Sanctuary has been dedicated to scientific research, training, forestry, conservation, and education and recreation.

Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in maintenance by the Malaysian Wildlife Department. This orangutan rehabilitation program aimed at restoring orangutan kept as illegal pets to their nature. The children brought to Sepilok Orangutan given another chance to live free in their natural environment. Visitors to the center have the opportunity to see these rare apes in their natural habitat. Protected animals are like bats, monkeys, bears, cats and crocodiles Forest live free in the center.

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