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Sarawak offers a variety of interesting tourist destinations. It offers package
to explore its culture, adventure and nature. From the modern culture of the
cities to the interior of Sarawak’s archaic culture, people celebrate a variety
of festivals every year. However, the festival celebration which is synonymous
with Sarawak is Hari Gawai. Sarawak’s rich heritage includes the wild jungles
to the underwater world with the prominent depiction of corals that are still
protected. Among the destinations that attract tourists who visit Sarawak are
Damai Beach, Islamic Museum, the longhouses, Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak
Handicraft Centre, Bako National Park, River Safaris and Lemanak River Safari.
In 2015, Sarawak had recorded an economic growth rate of 3.7 percent and contributed 10 percent to
the national GDP. The breakdown of economic activities are services (33.1%), manufacturing (27.2%),
mining (22.1%), agriculture (14.3%) and construction (3.0%).
Sarawak offers a variety of interesting tourist destinations. It offers package
to explore its culture, adventure and nature. From the modern culture of the
cities to the interior of Sarawak’s archaic culture, people celebrate a variety
of festivals every year. However, the festival celebration which is synonymous
with Sarawak is Hari Gawai. Sarawak’s rich heritage includes the wild jungles
to the underwater world with the prominent depiction of corals that are still
protected. Among the destinations that attract tourists who visit Sarawak are
Damai Beach, Islamic Museum, the longhouses, Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak
Handicraft Centre, Bako National Park, River Safaris and Lemanak River Safari.
In 2015, Sarawak had recorded an economic growth rate of 3.7 percent and contributed 10 percent to
the national GDP. The breakdown of economic activities are services (33.1%), manufacturing (27.2%),
mining (22.1%), agriculture (14.3%) and construction (3.0%).
