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Sabah

Sabah is a state of Malaysia located on the northern part of the island of Borneo. It is part of East Malaysia, alongside Sarawak, and its capital is Kota Kinabalu.

Geographically, Sabah features a long coastline facing the Sulu Sea and the South China Sea, with a

Historically, the area was known as North Borneo and was administered as a British protectorate. It joined

Sabah is culturally and ethnically diverse. Indigenous groups such as the Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, and Murut form

The economy combines natural resources and tourism. Key industries include palm oil, timber, and oil and gas,

Administratively, Sabah has a constitutional framework within Malaysia. It has a Governor (Yang di-Pertua Negeri) as

rugged
interior
that
includes
Mount
Kinabalu,
the
highest
peak
in
Malaysia.
Kinabalu
National
Park,
which
surrounds
the
mountain,
is
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site
and
a
center
of
biodiversity,
attracting
researchers
and
ecotourists.
the
Federation
of
Malaysia
on
16
September
1963.
a
large
part
of
the
population,
alongside
Chinese
and
Malay
communities.
Malay
is
the
official
language,
with
many
other
languages
spoken
and
a
range
of
religious
practices,
including
Islam,
Christianity,
Buddhism,
and
traditional
beliefs.
with
growing
emphasis
on
ecotourism
and
nature-based
attractions.
Major
destinations
include
Kinabalu
National
Park,
Sepilok
Orangutan
Rehabilitation
Centre,
Danum
Valley,
and
island
areas
such
as
Sipadan
and
Mantanani.
head
of
state
and
a
Chief
Minister
as
head
of
government,
with
a
state
legislature
handling
local
affairs.