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1 Bako National Park

Location
Bako National Park is situated about 30 km northeast of the city of Kuching. The park is a rocky sandstone peninsula of 27 sq km in the South China Sea.

Climate
Bako’s climate is tropical with temperatures between 20° C and 32° C. Most rainfall is during the monsoon season from November to February.

Vegetation
The main vegetation types that can be found are Mangrove forest, Beach forest, Cliff forest, Riverine forest, Mixed dipterocarp forest and Kerangas vegetation (tropical heath).

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                                                                                               Mangrove forest

Bako cliff forest (2)                                                                                                   Cliff forest

Bako swamp forest trail 7 or 1

 Swamp forest

Wildlife
Bako is known for its wildlife with many bird species, Proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), Sundaic silvered langur (Trachypithecus cristatus) and many other rainforest animals.