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Politically, Borneo is divided between three nations. By far the largest part of the island (Kalimantan) forms part of [[Indonesia]]. Parts of the north of the island, known as Sarawak and Sabah, belong to [[Malaysia]]. Small enclaves within the Malaysian section form the independent and oil-rich Sultanate of [[Brunei]].

Politically, Borneo is divided between three nations. By far the largest part of the island (Kalimantan) forms part of [[Indonesia]]. Parts of the north of the island, known as Sarawak and Sabah, belong to [[Malaysia]]. Small enclaves within the Malaysian section form the independent and oil-rich Sultanate of [[Brunei]].

Much of the island is mountainous and covered by jungle or rain forest. It is home to numerous indigenous peoples, many of whom have had only very limited contact with the outside world.  

Much of the island is mountainous and covered by jungle or rain forest. It is home to numerous indigenous peoples, many of whom have had only very limited contact with the outside world. Up until the early 1920's, it was believed that human-flesh eating cannibals inhabited the island.

The [[orangutan]] is native to Borneo and neighbouring [[Sumatra]]. The island is also home to very many other native species, and is noted for its ecological diversity.

The [[orangutan]] is native to Borneo and neighbouring [[Sumatra]]. The island is also home to very many other native species, and is noted for its ecological diversity.

[[Category:Islands]]

[[Category:Islands]]