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 Sarawak,
the largest state in Malaysia, is located on the south-western corner
of Borneo. It is a land vast primeval rainforest, majestic mountains,
caves, unique flora and fauna and diverse ethnic communities. Sarawak's
history is one of heroic adventure and romance, piracy and rebellion.
The state came under the rule of the White Rajahs when the Sultan
of Brunei made James Brooke, an English Adventurer, the ruler of Sarawak
in 1841 for his help in quelling a rebellion.
Administratively, Sarawak is divided into nine divisions. Kuching,
the state capital which incidentally is also located in Kuching division
sits on the banks of the Sarawak River, 32km from the sea. The influence
of the British is reflected in the architecture of some of its public
buildings. A fine example is the Sarawak Museum, one of Asia's best,
housing a fascinating collection of Borneo ethnological and archaeological
artifacts. The Cat Museum, Islamic Museum,  Chinese
Museum, Timber Museum and police museum also offer interesting insights
into Sarawak. Other notable attractions in the city include the Fort
Margherita, named after the wife of Charles Brooke, the second White
Rajah and the Astana, presently, the residence of the Governor of
Sarawak. The Sunday Market, where local produce is sold, is the best
place to mingle with the local folk. The Sarawak Cultural Village
at the foothills of the legendary Mt. Santubong 35km from Kuching,
is a major tourist attraction. Popularly known as the living Museum,
the village is a showcase of the state's rich cultural diversity.
Sarawak's magnificent caves are truly one of nature's greatest gifts.
The Niah National Park is an area of major archeological significance
as the oldest human remains in Southeast Asia, dating back 40,000
years, were found in its world renowned Niah Caves. The caves is home
to millions of bats and swiftlets and witnessing the collection of
guano for use as fertilizer and the hazardous task of harvesting birds'
nests can be an absorbing experience. |
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