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Similajau National Park

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Similajau National Park is a protected coastal area situated in the Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. Officially gazetted in 1978, the park encompasses a narrow coastal strip characterized by mixed dipterocarp rainforest and distinct kerangas heath forests. Its geographical boundary features extensive shorelines, rocky headlands, and river estuaries along the South China Sea. The diverse ecosystems provide crucial habitats for a variety of regional wildlife, including banded langurs, saltwater crocodiles, and numerous hornbill species.

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Where is Similajau National Park?

It is in the Bintulu Division of Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The park follows a narrow coastal strip where rainforest meets beaches and the South China Sea.

What habitats are found in Similajau National Park?

The park includes mixed dipterocarp rainforest, kerangas heath forest, coastal vegetation, and sandy beaches. That combination makes it different from an inland Borneo reserve made up only of dense lowland forest.

How large is the original Similajau National Park?

Sarawak's Forest Department lists the original park at about 7,064 hectares, with later extensions recorded separately. It is therefore a substantial protected landscape even though its shape is long and relatively narrow. [Forest Department Sarawak](https://forestry.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/webpage_view/1012)

Which beaches are associated with sea turtles at Similajau?

Golden Beach and two beaches identified as Turtle Beaches are known as nesting areas for sea turtles. The park's coastal protection therefore matters as much for marine wildlife as for its rainforest.

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