Saturday 27 October 2012

Sabah

Sabah - Land Below the Wind

Sabah's raw natural splendour is simply breathtaking. In safeguarding its forest heritage, state parks and wild life reserves have been set aside to provide sanctuaries for near-extinct wildlife. The famous Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in South-East-Asia, rises to 4,101 metres above sea level. Its major industries are agriculture and tourism. Sabah also has many beautiful islands and also known for its eco-tourism highlights.

Area:
73,620 sq km

State Capital:
Kota Kinabalu

Places to visit:
1. Mount Kinabalu
2. Poring Springs
3. Sabah Agriculture Park
4. Monsopiad - Heritage Cultural Village
5. Rafflesia Forest Reserve
6. Danum Valley
7. Gomantong Caves
8. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park


Source: Tourism Malaysia