The amazing nature of the island of Borneo

Many people are wondering about where you can meet unprecedented animals and plants, relax in the bosom of mysterious and unknown nature, plunge into the world of romance. It should be noted that such places can be found in different parts of the world, but most of all in the tropics, where rain is poured daily, the scorching sun is hot and the humidity reaches 100%. After getting to know the nature of the island of Borneo, the tourist can not be surprised at all, since there is such a huge number of endemics that you can not find anywhere else. However, most of them are absolutely safe, except poisonous snakes and crocodiles.

Borneo is the third largest in the world among all the islands. It is located in the South China Sea, at the confluence of the Pacific and Indian oceans, between Australia and Asia. The entire territory of the island of Borneo is divided between three states. The largest of them belongs to Indonesia, but it is not yet well-equipped, therefore it is not suitable for tourist routes. Very small territory belongs to the Sultanate of Brunei, but the rules of entry and stay are so severe that there are very few holidaymakers here. Tourists are most suited to the Malaysian part, because in this place you can find everything for an active and relaxing holiday.

The nature of the island of Borneo is very diverse. There are snow-white beaches, high mountains, impenetrable jungles, deep caves, coral reefs, fast rivers, marshy swamps. There is every reason to believe that the island has the oldest forests in the world, so far there are areas that the human foot has not stepped on. Long-term isolation has affected the appearance and abilities of local inhabitants. Most of the representatives of the Borneo fauna differ in their harmlessness, but there are predatory species, even among plants.

Only in this corner of the planet can you find the smallest rhinoceroses, dwarf elephants, bears the size of a dog, monkey-noses, the longest snakes - mesh pythons, very beautiful and absolutely safe smoky leopards. In addition, very interesting representatives of the flora grow on Borneo: several species of rafflesia, whose flowers reach a meter in diameter and are "fragrant" with rotten meat, and also non-pentes are the largest predatory plant capable of digesting not only an insect, but also a mouse, lizard or rat .

A lot of pleasant emotions and new impressions will give visitors to the island of Borneo. Malaysia hospitably meets foreign tourists, its island territory is divided into two provinces: Sabah and Sarawak. The first is more full of various entertainments, therefore the majority of holiday-makers stops here. In Sabah is the largest mountain of southern Asia - Kinabalu. Ascent and descent from it take about 2 days, but give an opportunity to enjoy the forest life and the surrounding nature.

Visit the center for the rehabilitation of orangutans, visit the island of turtles, walk along the suspension bridges in the jungle, and dive in Sipadan also offers hospitable Borneo. The island, tours to which you can purchase at any travel agency, will make only the most positive impression and introduce new species of flora and fauna.