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Sabah is the second largest state of Malaysia. Sabah occupies the top portion of the island Borneo, which is the third largest island in the world and covers an area of 74,500 sq km with a coastline of about 1,440 km. Sabah lies between 4º and 8º north of the equator, and its climate is tropical but pleasant. Sunny blue skies characterize most days and it is summer all year round. Sabah is a unique land, a melting pot of many indigenous and immigrant groups. The population comprises over 30 different races and over 80 different dialects, each group having its own multicolored culture, tradition, festival and customs.
There are many attractive tourist sites in Sabah. The Orang utan Sanctuary is about 15 minutes drive from the East Coast town of Sandakan and is the world's largest orang utan sanctuary. Orang utan (Wild man of Borneo) which have been abandoned by their mothers, or which were formerly in captivity, are rehabilitated here until fit enough to be returned to the wild. Watching these charming and entertaining orang utan during feeding time is a sheer delight. The Tanjung Aru Beach is also another major tourist destination. Sabah State Museum is located in Kota Kinabalu and has a rich collection of tribal and historical artifacts relating to the people of Borneo. It also displays the flora and fauna of the region, including rare birds, reptiles, animals and fish only. Gomantong Caves are situated at 32 km from Sandakan, which is a home to a large number of swifts and million of bats. Sipadan Island is a small town on the south coast of Sabah. The only oceanic mushroom-shaped island is known as the diving paradise and is rich with population of vibrant tropical fish and corals clearly visible in its crystal clear waters.
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