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  1. Borneo - Wikipedia

    • Borneo is the third-largest island in the world, with an area of 748,168 km (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. The island is politically divided among three countries: Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia to the sou… See more

    Etymology

    The Native people of Borneo referred to their island as Pulu K'lemantang but not as an ethnic name, when the sixteenth century Portuguese explorer Jorge de Menezes made contact with the natives which became th… See more

    Geography

    Borneo was formed through Mesozoic accretion of microcontinental fragments, ophiolite terranes and island arc crust onto a Paleozoic continental core. At the beginning of the Cenozoic Borneo formed a promontory of … See more

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  1. Kalimantan - Wikipedia

  2. Kalimantan | Indonesia, Island, Map, & Facts | Britannica

    Jul 20, 1998 · 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 …

  3. Borneo | History, Map, Population, People, & Facts | Britannica

  4. Kalimantan travel - Lonely Planet | Indonesia, Asia

    Kalimantan – the expansive Indonesian part of Borneo – is an adventure in every sense of the word. Remote jungle, snaking rivers and interior mountains serve up endless opportunities for epic rainforest hiking, while its cities are low …

  5. A Guide to Kalimantan, the Indonesian Half of Borneo

    Mar 15, 2018 · From adventure to culture, the Indonesian half of Borneo is a nature lovers dream. From seeing orangutans in the wild to the famed cross-Borneo trek, here's how to plan your itinerary to this adventure lovers' dream.

  6. A Glimpse of Kalimantan: The Exotic Beauty of Borneo

  7. Borneo - WorldAtlas

    Aug 20, 2021 · The southern two thirds of the island is controlled by Indonesia and is known as Kalimantan, which translates as “diamond river”. Two of Malaysia’s states, Sabah (“the land below the wind”) and Sarawak …

  8. Kalimantan - Visit Borneo

    Oct 25, 2024 · Kalimantan is the third-largest island in the world and is divided between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. It is known for its rich biodiversity, diverse culture, and natural attractions, such as Tanjung Puting National Park …

  9. Kalimantan (Borneo) Travel Guide - RoamIndonesia.com