Borneo - Wikipedia
WEBBorneo ( / ˈbɔːrnioʊ /; 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 .
Your Trip to Borneo: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBNov 20, 2020 · Despite damage from heavy deforestation, Borneo is one of the most biodiverse places in the world—see as much of it as you can. With mountains, rivers, thriving reefs, and a rainforest canopy that’s home to endangered species, finding memorable adventure in Borneo is easy.
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 .
25 Best Things to Do in Borneo - The Crazy Tourist
WEBJan 26, 2020 · Borneo is the planet’s third largest island (after Greenland and New Guinea). More than 15,000 species of plants live in the 130-million-year-old rainforests. Hundreds of mammals including both orangutans and proboscis monkeys thrive in …
Borneo travel - Lonely Planet | Asia
WEBBorneo. Asia. It's a jungle out there! Borneo has some of the world's most wildlife-rich equatorial rainforests, incredible landscapes (above and below the waves) and rich indigenous culture. Articles. Latest stories from Borneo. Read more articles. Filter by interest: All Interests. Adventure Travel. Art & Culture. Beaches, Coasts & Islands.
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 …
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).
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 …
Top Things to Do in Malaysian Borneo - TripSavvy
WEBOct 6, 2021 · Borneo is one of those rare places where you can sense the adventure in the air, along with the fresh air from thousands of square miles of rainforest just waiting to be explored. The third-largest island in the world is a virtual paradise for anyone who has a love for plants, wildlife, and adventure.
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.
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