Kinabalu UNESCO Global Geopark , Sabah
The Sabah State Government views this momentous milestone as a significant achievement under its ‘ Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya ’ initiatives through the Tourism , Culture , and Environment Ministry and Sabah Parks .
The Kinabalu Unesco Global Geopark , covering an area of 4,750 square km , is now officially a Global Geotourism destination , adding
significant value to Sabah ' s existing eco-tourism products . The Geopark is home to many endemic plants and animals , including 90 orchid species found only on Mount Kinabalu . This includes the crimson-headed partridge bird , which is not found anywhere else on earth . Geoparks serve local communities by combining the conservation of their significant geological heritage with public outreach and a sustainable approach to development .
The highest mountain lying between the Himalayas and New Guinea , Mount Kinabalu has been attracting explorers for over a century .
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