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Last Updated: 20 Feb 2004 |
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Sabah The Land Below the Wind |
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Introduction Known as the "Land Below the Wind" for its location below the typhoon
belt, Sabah is Malaysia's second Tribal chieftains owing allegiance to the Sultan of Brunei ruled Sabah became a British protectorate, this lasted until 1963 when Sabah became independent and joined the Federation of Malaya. The most spectacular attraction in Sabah is without doubt the 4,101 meters Mount Kinabalu. It is located around 80 kilometers from Kota Kinabalu, the state capital, and is now part of the Mount Kinabalu National Park. Other interesting places include, the Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary, the colourful country market at Kota Belud, the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park close to Kota Kinabalu and a divers haven at Sidapan Island off the coast of Semporna. Photo: Orang Utans in playful mood at the Sepilok Forest Reserve.
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largest state.