Tourism potentials at the Tanjung Aru island mangroves in Sandakan Sabah


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Arthur Y.C.C., . (2005) Tourism potentials at the Tanjung Aru island mangroves in Sandakan Sabah. [Proceedings Paper]

Abstract

The Tanjung Aru island is part of the Elopura Forest Reserve classified as a mangrove forest reserve. It is located across the sea opposite Sandakan town. The main village is Kg. Tanjung Aru located at the northwestern part of the island at the estuary of Sg. Tg. Aru. Due to its proximity to Sandakan and the recent declaration of Sandakan as a nature city the island has potentials in nature tourism. Based on preliminary surveys this paper highlights some of the tourism potentials in Tg. Aru island and also the problems and recommendations in promoting tourism.


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Abstract

The Tanjung Aru island is part of the Elopura Forest Reserve classified as a mangrove forest reserve. It is located across the sea opposite Sandakan town. The main village is Kg. Tanjung Aru located at the northwestern part of the island at the estuary of Sg. Tg. Aru. Due to its proximity to Sandakan and the recent declaration of Sandakan as a nature city the island has potentials in nature tourism. Based on preliminary surveys this paper highlights some of the tourism potentials in Tg. Aru island and also the problems and recommendations in promoting tourism.

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Item Type: Proceedings Paper
Additional Information: 1 ills. 2 refs.
AGROVOC Term: WILDLIFE
AGROVOC Term: TOURISM
AGROVOC Term: MANGROVES
AGROVOC Term: MANGROVE SWAMPS
AGROVOC Term: MALAYSIA
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 05:28
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/16793

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