a little information about Sarawak... The land of Hornbills...

1. English Academic Tourism Sarawak Prepared by SteffillaAkkie (PPISMP709 PS)

2. Sarawak… Land of The Hornbills Background Situated in Malaysian Borneo. Largest state in the country. Has colourful history under the rule of the White Rajahs. Contain a rich tapestry of cultures and superb natural attractions.

3. About Sarawak…. From pristine underwater marine life and untouched coral reefs to rich heritage and from wilderness to modern city landscape, Sarawak is a potpourri of experiences appreciated by travellers from all over the world. The Ibans form the majorHead into Sarawak's interiors and your heartbeat will flutter at the fascinating and enchanting dances of the multi-ethnic tribes living harmoniously with each other.

4. Indeed, Sarawak is home to 28 ethnic groups; each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. ethnic group on this land with about 30.1 per cent of the total population for the year 2000 census. The Chinese who generally live in the cities are the second largest group at 26.7 per cent, followed by the Bidayuh, Melanau and other native tribes of Sarawak. The Malays also constitute a large portion (23 per cent) of the population as well, mainly concentrated along the coast.

5. Places of interest Sarawak Cultural Village An award-winning attraction, Sarawak Cultural Village showcases the diverse lifestyles of the state’s ethnics groups. Visit the authentics dwellings and ethnis’c crafts, household items and musical instrument. The venue of the annual Rainforest World Music Festival.

6. Bako National Park Teeming with a wealth of flora and fauna. The state’s oldest national park (1957), and home to the rare long-nosed proboscis monkeys, long-tailed macaques and various other animals. Damai Beach A major vacation spot, with some of the states best beach resorts. Enjoy a wide range of water sports activities at the resorts. Tours can be arranged to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphin.

7. Sunday Market in Satok Browse through a profusion of goods from handicrafts, flowers, local snacks to traditional delicates. The bustling atmosphere and colourful cornucopia of things makes trip here enjoyable. Kuching Waterfront A 900m long espanade, with landcaped surroundings and eatries. A popular place for locals and foreigners alike. Place of interest here are The Square Tower, Sarawak Steamship Building and Chinese History Museum.

8. Niah National Park Located in Miri. The park covers a vat swathe of 3,140 hectares of peat swamp, dipterocarp forest, as well as the massive limestone outcroppings within which the giant Niah Cave are concealed. Experience the awe of standing at the archaeological site of 40,000 year-old human remains in this park. GunungMulu National Park Home to one of the longest networks of caves in the world. Here lies the world’s largest underground chamber, the Sarawak Chamber, capable of accomodating forty Boeing 747 airplanes.

9. Sarawak Water Festival GawaiDayak Festival Events of the year Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival Sarawak Regatta

10. How to get there (Sarawak)…. Kuching International Airport is the mainly entry point into the state. Sarawak is easily accesible by frequent short-haul flights from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Penisular Malaysia. Sarawak also have several domestic airport such as Sibu Airport, BintuluAiport, Miri Airport and others.

11. The End… Enjoy your trip to Sarawak… SARAWAK WELCOMES YOU THANK YOU