Borneo - Wikipedia
WebBorneo (/ ˈ b ɔːr n i oʊ /; also known as Kalimantan in the Indonesian language) is the third-largest island in the world, with an area of 748,168 km 2 (288,869 sq mi). Situated at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia, it is one of the Greater Sunda Islands, located north of Java, west of Sulawesi, and east of Sumatra.
Borneo | History, Map, Population, People, & Facts | Britannica
WebApr 27, 2024 · Borneo, island in the extreme southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It is the third largest island in the world, surpassed in size by only Greenland and New Guinea. Borneo is situated southeast of the Malay Peninsula in the Greater Sunda Islands group of the Malay Archipelago.
Borneo - WorldAtlas
WebAug 20, 2021 · Borneo is the world’s third-largest island. Only Greenland and New Guinea are larger. Its land area is approximately 743,330 sq. km. The southern two thirds of the island is controlled by Indonesia and is known as …
Your Trip to Borneo: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WebNov 20, 2020 · Use this guide for planning your trip to Borneo. See travel essentials, where to stay, things to do, and ways to save money on your trip to Borneo.
Map of Borneo - Where is Borneo? - Geology.com
WebBorneo is the world's third-largest island and the largest island of Asia. It is part of the Indonesian archipelago. Borneo is surrounded by the Java Sea to its south, the Celebes Sea on its east, and the South China Sea to its north. It has an area of 288,869 square miles (748,168 square kilometers).
Borneo travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WebGet to the heart of Borneo with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Borneo holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
25 Best Things to Do in Borneo - The Crazy Tourist
WebJan 26, 2020 · 25 Best Things to Do in Borneo: Scale Borneo’s tallest mountain (Sabah) Danum Valley: Borneo’s biodiversity hotspot (Sabah) Proboscis monkeys on the Kinabatangan River (Sabah) Island hopping in Kota Kinabalu (Sabah) Spend the night on an (almost) desert island (Sabah) Sepilok’s Baby Orangutans (Sabah)
Borneo – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebBorneo is the third largest non-continental island in the world (after Greenland and New Guinea). The island is located in Southeast Asia, straddling the equator. It's sparsely populated and famous for ancient rainforests filled with wildlife, including several primates and various rare and endangered species.
Top 14 Best Things To Do In Borneo [2024] - Dive Into Malaysia
WebFeb 15, 2024 · Borneo… Just the name of this big island in south east Asia’s Malay Archipelago sounds mysterious and adventurous. With thousands of square kilometres of rainforest and a long coastline, there are many Borneo points of interest just waiting to be explored. The island of Borneo is divided by three nations – Malaysia, Brunei and …
Borneo summary | Britannica
WebBorneo, Island, Malay Archipelago. Bounded by the South China Sea, the Sulu and Celebes seas, the Makassar Strait, and the Java Sea, it is the third largest island in the world, measuring about 292,000 sq mi (755,000 sq km). The northern part includes the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the sultanate of Brunei; the southern …
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