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The geopark also features unique landforms that include the Poring Hot Springs and the Ranau- Tambunan area , which consists of folded and faulted sedimentary rocks .
Covering an area of 4,750 km 2 , the geopark is home to many endemic plants and animals , including 90 orchid species that exist only on Mount Kinabalu , and the crimson-headed partridge bird not found anywhere else on Earth .
About Global Geopark Network
The Global Geoparks Network ( GGN ) is a non-profit and non-Governmental organisation . It was initially founded in 2004 as an international partnership , developed under the umbrella of UNESCO , and was officially registered as an association in 2014 subjecting to French law . The Global Geoparks Network is the official partner of UNESCO for the operation of the UNESCO Global Geoparks . Networking and collaboration among Global Geoparks is an important component of the Global Geoparks Network .
The Global Geoparks Network also promotes networking on a regional basis . The three regional Geoparks networks are in Asia-Pacific , Europe and Latin America and Caribbean . The Global Geoparks Network establishes ethical standards which must be adopted and respected by Global Geoparks and Global Geopark professionals . The Global Geoparks Network organises co-operation and mutual assistance between Global Geoparks and between Global Geopark professionals . The Global Geoparks Network initiates and co-ordinates thematic Working Groups which will foster international co-operation on a variety of issues
The total population of the geopark is 291,300 living in more than 400 villages .
related with Geopark operation and activities . The Global Geoparks Network represents , advances , and disseminates knowledge in Geodiversity management and other disciplines related to studies in Geo-conservation , Geo-tourism , Geoeducation and / or the management and activities of Global Geoparks .
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UNESCO New Straits Times
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