Its the worlds third largest island!
It is geographically located East of Singapore and South of Hong Kong. With the South China Sea, the Java Sea and the Sulu and Celebes Sea's surrounding it's shorelines.
Most of it's land mass is covered with lush green rainforest, which is home to the many species of flora and fauna that are native to the island of Borneo.
With a wide spectrum of culture, which not only holds some of the richest people in the world, but also some of the poorest people, such as the thousands of different tribes that are safely hidden amongst Borneo's numerous jungles.
Borneo is also the home of many national parks and an abundance of tropical wildlife and nature. Two of the most popular parks are Mulu National Park in Sarawak and Mount Kinabalu in Sabah.
Borneo's coasts offer some great diving opportunities, particularly off East Sarawak and off the islands of Sabah, with some unique marine life, corals and turtles species.
Borneo offers great opportunities for diving, mountain climbing, golf, fishing, and rafting. Most tour operators may be able to help in arranging a trip or adventure trek of your choice.
Sabah and Sarawak are multi-cultural states. Brunei Darussalam is an independent country. Kalimantan, which is part of the Republic of Indonesia forms the largest part of Borneo. Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan are inhabited by several different ethnic groups. Many interesting cultural festivals and celebrations are taking place throughout the year.
