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- Information on Sabah
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Sabah 'the land below the wind' is an alluring tourist destination. Best known for its exotic wildlife as well as its diverse and amazing flora and fauna, Sabah also has a rich marine life and long stretches of unspoilt sandy beaches. There are several features that mark the State on the international map, including the Mount Kinabalu, the Crocker Range, the marine heritage, the Sepilok 'orang utan' sanctuary, and the pristine rainforests of Danum Valley. Nature has bestowed Sabah with a unique amalgam of landscape and seascape, and an enviable repository of floral and fauna diversity.
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| The appealing cultures of its multitude of ethnic groups add another dimension to life in this north-eastern Malaysian States. Although the national language is Bahasa Malaysia, Sabah's people comprise 31 different indigenous groups, including the Kadazans, Bajau, Muruts, Kedayans and Sulu. Sabah is much more than a 'land below the wind', it is a melting pot of ethnic diversity, a cradle of many cultures and a symbol of social harmony.
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The State Capital, Kota Kinabalu, where UMS is situated, offers the best of town life with the peace of Sabah's countryside. It is not a place that rests on its history, however - rather, it accommodates its modernity with ease. The growth of new buildings and institutions reflects how many people see Kota Kinabalu as a town of the future as much as the present. For more information on Sabah, check out Sabah Tourism Board website at http://www.sabahtourism.com.
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Kinabalu National Park
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Kinabalu National Park is one of the first national parks of Malaysia which was established in 1964. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 2000 for its outstanding universal values and its role as one of the most important biological sites in the world. Kinabalu National Park covers an area of 754 square kilometers which surrounds the majestic Mount Kinabalu which is the highest peak on the island.
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| The park is host to an astonishing variety of flora and fauna that covers over four climate zones. The mountain is famous for its many carnivorous plant and orchid species, most notably Nepenthes rajah. It is also home to a multitude of endemic animal species, including the Kinabalu Giant Red Leech and Kinabalu Giant Earthworm.
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| Climbing Mt. Kinabalu is a different experience for each person but what makes most people succeed above all is perseverance. Climbing Mt. Kinabalu is a major tourist attraction in the park. Visitors who wished to climb Mt. Kinabalu should be medically fit. The mountain oak and chestnut forest at park headquarters gives way to lowland dipterocarp forest at Poring on the eastern boundary. Visitors can enjoy a short trek through the rainforest and witness life in the treetops as they walk along the 100ft high Canopy Walkway If the canopy walkway is closed, it will be replaced with a visit to the Tropical Garden. It is a 30 minutes uphill trek to get to the canopy walkway. Those who find this walk strenuous may opt to sit by the springs. Visitors are advised to bring a light jacket as the temperature at the Park may drop to below 24 and good walking shoes.
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Accommodations at the park is provided by the Sutera Sanctuary Lodges which offers vacation packages that includes a night stay at Kinabalu Lodge, return transfers, meals and a choice of mountain tours to either Kinabalu National Park or Poring Hot Spring. The park Headquarter is located 88 kilometers away from Kota Kinabalu City. The highways and roads are located at the southern boundary of the park.
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Accommodation
In a land where its eco-treasures are as diverse as heaven and earth, the choices of accommodation are as endless. Sabah offers from 5-Star resorts by leading hotel group that provide you with the latest amenities and facilities to comfortable lodgings for the budget conscious. They all feature Sabah's common aspect of warm hospitality. Signature championship golf courses surrounded by serene vistas, world-class marina for sailing enthusiasts, endless island accommodations just to name a few facilities will ensure your holiday a lively and fun-fill every seconds.
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