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... include nature-based tours, such as wildlife viewing, nature-based attractions; visitation to natural areas such as beaches, forests, lakes and greenways; outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, canoeing, snorkeling, horseback riding, boating, diving, kayaking, biking, and fishing. Natural environment in Borneo (Source: http://www.explorationborneo.com) Land Borneo occupies 287,000 square miles. It is the largest state of the Malay Archipelago and third largest island in the world. Borneo is located southeast of the Malay Peninsula and southwest of the Philippines. It is divided into four political regions: Kalimantan belongs to Indonesia; Sabah and Sarawak are part of Malaysia; a small remaining region comprises the sultanate of Brunei. Malaysian Borneo occupies the larger portion of Malaysia's total area. It is primarily comprised of undeveloped land and jungles. Over two thirds of the land area is forested (Travel in Borneo with Arc Journeys, 2004). Malaysian Borneo has mountainous interiors and coastal plains. The highest point is Mt. Kinabalu ...
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