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Sarawak makes up the 2 states that is East Malaysia. It is the biggest state in the country located in Borneo island. the other Malaysian state here is Sabah, while Brunei and Kalimantan, which belongs to Indonesia too share the island. Sarawak, like its neighbour is famous for its tourism, oil and timber industries.

In terms of tourism, Sarawak houses islands, highlands, caves and seaside as major attractions. Its capital is in Kuching, which translated to mean Cat City is where most administration and commercial activities are focused. Other towns like Bintulu, Sibu, Sarikei and Miri are also filled with their own attractions.

The state consists of perhaps one of the most diversed ethnics in the country. The biggest group of people here are the Iban, which makes up about 30& of the population, while the Chinese and Malays make up about 26 and 23% respectively. Other groups here include the Bidayuh, the Melanau, the Kenyah, the Kayan, the Kelabits and many others. With such a diversified multi-ethnical environment, it is no surprise to see the richness in culture and traditions stemming from this state. Most of the ethnic groups here speak their own dialect although Malay is the official language, English can be heard everywhere.

Known as the ‘Land of the Hornbill’, Sarawak’s natural resources and national parks are one of their best attractions here. The Gunung Mulu National Park houses one of the biggest caves in the world, while one can see natural orangutans in places like Semengoh. Otherwise a visit to the native’s longhouses would be a great experience.

The Sarawak Cultural Village which is located not far from the capital Kuching is one of the best place to see how the various ethnic groups live. Here, one would be able to experience the daily lives of the people and can have a spectacular view of Mount Santubong.

Annual events like the Rainforest World Music Festival is a great event held in the states that often attracts musicians and artists from all over the world to come and perform during the 3 day event.

Tourists who come to Sarawak should take note of the various handicrafts available from the state that includes wood carvings, bead handicraft and floor mats. It is known that the pepper and chilly from Sarawak are better than those found in other states.