Borneo actually consists of Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak), Kalimantan (Indonesian part of Borneo) and Brunei Darussalam. Borneo is famous for its marine life, national parks, wildlife and jungles, colorful cultures, national parks and caves. Borneo is inhabited by several different ethnic groups.
This article focuses more on Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) which are mostly known to international visitors because of the extraordinary natural wonder of its natural parks and caves. Year 2007, the year of Visit Malaysia is expected to increase the number of tourist arrivals.
Sarawak, the home to 28 ethnics groups (Ibans, Bidayuh, Melanau, Malays and Malaysian Chinese), each with their own culture, distinct language, variety of religions and lifestyle. It is known as Bumi Kenyalang (Land of the Hornbills) is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia with population of approximately 2,376 800 peoples. Sarawak is currently divided into several divisions. Kuching Division, Bintulu Division, Betong Division, Sibu Division, Sarikei Division, Limbang Division, Mukah Division and Kapit Division. Kuching, the administrative capital of Sarawak have a population around 600,300 peoples. More than 60 % of the state’s economies are generated from LNG and petroleum, hardwood timber and commercial agricultural such as oil palm, sago and pepper. These are general information about Sarawak.
As mentioned earlier, Sarawak is blessed with natural resources, parks, caves and beaches. If you feel more interested to explore the secret of Sarawak, you can begin your exploration by choosing any tour packages offered by Sarawak Tourism Board or any Sarawak travel agencies /services. Start your amazing holiday today and explore on Sarawak wildlife and nature, culture, travel, sea and beaches, food and drink and shopping (great local handicrafts).
