Sabah, the second largest in the Federation of Malaysia, has the South China Sea on its western flank, and the Sulu Sea on the east,Sabah's more recent history can be traced back to 1881 when the British North Borneo Company was set up to rule North Borneo. After World War II ,the British returned and turned Sabah into a Crown colony. In 1963 Sabah gained her independence and joined the Federation of Malaysia,Sabah's charm, grandeur, excitement and sheer variety have to be seen to be believed.Its beautiful beaches, abundant marine and coral life, tropical islands, spectacular scenery,the awesome Mt. Kinabalu, its 31 indigenous peoples, and its plant and animal life,will amaze and please even the most experienced tourist.