Sabah, Administrative region in northern Borneo, Malaysia
Sabah extends across 73,621 square kilometers of land with mountains, rainforests, rivers, and coastal areas bordering the South China Sea and Sulu Sea.
The region transitioned from Bruneian Empire control to British North Borneo Chartered Company administration before joining Malaysia as a state in 1963.
The state population includes Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, and Murut communities, each maintaining distinct languages, traditional ceremonies, and social practices.
The state contains 26 administrative districts, with Kota Kinabalu serving as the capital city and main transportation hub for regional connections.
The Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary preserves populations of Borneo elephants, orangutans, and proboscis monkeys within protected forest zones.
Location: Malaysia
Inception: September 16, 1963
Capital city: Kota Kinabalu
Elevation above the sea: 4,095 m
Part of: Malaysia
Shares border with: North Kalimantan, Sarawak
Website: http://sabah.gov.my
GPS coordinates: 5.25000,117.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
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