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Sabah
Area : 73 620 sq km
State Capital : Kota Kinabalu
Head of State : His Excellency Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Tun Ahmadshah Abdullah.
District : , Beaufort, Beluran, Keningau, Kinabatangan, Kota Belud, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Marudu, Kuala Penyu, Kudat, Kunak, Lahad Datu, Nabawan, Papar, Penampang, Pitas, Ranau, Sandakan, Semporna, Sipitang, Tambunan, Tawau, Tenom, Tuaran
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1. Selingan Island
One and a half hour's by boat and 40 km north of Sandakan in the Sulu Sea, lies Sabah's third Marine Park, one of the most important turtle breeding spots in South East Asia. |
2. Petagas War Memorial
The Petagas War Memorial is a poignant reminder of all those who lost their lives defending Sabah against the Japanese Occupation during World War II |
3. Sam Sing Kung Chinese Temple
The Three Saint's Temple, which are Kwan Woon Chueng, Tin Hou, and the Min Cheong Emperor is the oldest building in Sandakan. |
4. Klias Wetland
Located about 120km from Kota Kinabalu at the Klias peninsular is the Klias Wetland, a Mangrove Forest Reserve rich with river side wildlife and birds. |
5. Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary
Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary (KKCBS) is the best place to see how nature works to prevent soil erosion and also to catch up with the unique flora and fauna species of a mangrove wetland. |
6. Kota Belud Sunday Market
The Kota Belud 'tamu' or Sunday Market brings together the Dusun, Bajau, Irranun, Obian Muslims and Chinese traders to barter or purchase goods. |
7. Sipadan Island
The late Jacques Cousteau, the world-renowned oceanographer, described Pulau Sipadan (Sipadan Island) as ‘an untouched piece of art’, while divers around the world voted it as the best diving spot in the world. |
8. Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
The best thing about Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is getting up close and personal with some of Borneo’s exotic and endemic creatures in their natural surroundings without having to traipse from one end of Sabah to another. |
9. British North Borneo Memorial
In downtown Kota Kinabalu, directly across the road from the High Court amidst the flame of the forest trees in the City Park, is the British North Borneo Memorial. |
10. Kiulu River
Offering gentler Grade 2 rapids, the Kiulu River is popular among rafters seeking less frightening thrills. The river passes through scenic countryside and forests, providing a pleasant rafting experience. |
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