Where is Sabah?
Sabah is on the northern tip of that mystical Island of Borneo, the worlds third largest island. Also known as the Land Below the Wind, Sabah lies below the typhoon and monsoon belt, and is thus sheltered from the more dramatic caprices of tropical weather. In the South, Sabah borders its neighbouring Malaysian State Sarawak, and the Indonesian State of Kalimantan. Sabahs West Coast is flanked by the South China Sea, and the North and East Coast by the Sulu Sea. Click here for a map of Sabah Information on Kota Kinabalu, Sabahs Capital Geography and Climate: Sabah has an area of 7,362,000 ha and measures roughly 1700 kilometers along the north-south axis, from the very Tip of Borneo to the deep interior south of Long Pa Sia, and about 2100 kilometers on a west-east axis. Located just below the typhoon and monsoon belt at equatorial doldrums between roughly 4 N and 7 N, Sabah boasts a fine tropical climate, with uniform temperatures averaging from 23 C to 33 C and a mean humidity of abo
Sabah, in the north of Borneo on the world’s third largest island is often referred to as the “Land Below the Wind.” It lies below the typhoon and monsoon belt, a safe heaven for our ancient seafarers. To-day its year-round sunny and tropical climate make it a heaven for travellers from around the world who come here in search of pristine rainforests, adventure and indigenous cultures and traditions, or simply to relax. Sabah is Malaysia’s second largest state, the largest being its neighbour, Sarawak. Her terrain is rugged and Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 meters dominates the surrounding landscape. Sabah’s remaining tropical rainforests are home to an incredible diversity of flora & fauna. Borneo boasts more plant and animal species than the whole of Africa! 32 different indigenous groups speaking as many languages and over 80 dialects make Sabah their home. They are of different origin and from various spiritual backgrounds, but they all live in harmony. A warm welcome and hospitality ar
Sabah,is the northern part of Borneo. It is bordered by Sarawak on its southwestern side, and Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) to the south. Sabah has a coastline of approximately 800 to 900 miles and with the South China Sea in the west and north, the Sulu Sea in the northeast and the Celebes Sea in the east. Sabah’s total land area is 76,115 sq km (29,388 sq miles). Sabah’s population is about 2.5 million. It is 1,961 km from Hong Kong, 1,143 km from Manila, 1,495 km from Singapore, 1,678 km from Kuala Lumpur and 2,291 km from Taipei – note that it is nearer to Manila than Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur. North Borneo is much undeveloped and very rich in natural resources. One of the wealthiest oil producing countries is located in same island of Borneo, the tiny Sultanate of Brunei. Learn more about Sabah through the links below. THE LEASE STARTED IT ALL The Sultanate of Sulu was granted the territory as a prize for helping the Sultan of Brunei against his enemies and from then on
