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  1. 4 days ago · Sabah has an 800–900-mile- (1,290–1,450-km-) long, heavily indented coastline that is washed by the South China, Sulu, and Celebes seas. It was known as North Borneo during the British colonial period (until 1963).

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      Labuan, island, East Malaysia, 6 miles (10 km) off...

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      Kota Kinabalu, city of Sabah state, East Malaysia, on the...

  2. Apr 27, 2024 · Along the northwest coast and northern tip lie Sarawak and Sabah, two constituent states of Malaysia that are often collectively called East Malaysia, and between them is the Islamic sultanate of Brunei.

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  3. 1 day ago · The Sultanate of Sulu ( Tausug: Kasultanan sin Sūg; Malay: Kesultanan Sulu; Filipino: Sultanato ng Sulu) was a Sunni Muslim state [note 1] that ruled the Sulu Archipelago, coastal areas of Zamboanga City and certain portions of Palawan in the today's Philippines, alongside parts of present-day Sabah, North and East Kalimantan in north-eastern Bo...

  4. 4 days ago · Tropical Rainforests Facts. Source: Kayak.com. Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, is a vibrant and enchanting city nestled on the northwest coast of Borneo Island. Known for its breathtaking natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality, Kota Kinabalu has become a sought-after destination for travelers from all around the globe.

  5. 4 days ago · History of Sabah. Bruneian Empire and the Sulu Sultanate. During the 7th century CE, a settled community known as Vijayapura, a tributary to the Srivijaya empire, was thought to have been the earliest beneficiary to the Bruneian Empire existing around the northeast coast of Borneo.

  6. 4 days ago · Sabah, located in the northern part of the island of Borneo, is a state in Malaysia known for its diverse natural attractions and rich cultural heritage. One of the top tourist destinations in Sabah is Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.

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