Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang (Land of the Hornbills) Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah the second largest state located to the North- East. The administrative capital is Kuching which has a population of 579 900. Major cities and towns include Miri (pop. 263 000) Sibu (pop. 254 000) and Bintulu (pop. 176 800).
