Geology in the Malaysian tourism industry

Mohd Shafeea Leman (2010) Geology in the Malaysian tourism industry. In: Geological heritage of Malaysia: geoheritage conservation (1997-2009). Institut Alam Sekitar dan Pembangunan (LESTARI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor, pp. 1-10. ISBN 9789675227370

Geology plays a very important role in tourism development in many countries in the world. Most of the world renown natural wonders have some significant geological background. Although geology is perhaps a strange word to most of the Malaysian public, most of them have seen many geological wonders around them. Rocky mountains, ridges and hills, beautifully carved limestone towers and caves, swirling rivers and charming waterfalls, calm and peaceful lakes and valleys, rocky or sandy coastlines, beautiful rocks and minerals and interesting fossils are among the many things that geology portrays for us to appreciate, to learn and to take care of. Most of the geological heritage have been in existence long before human civilization. Since their appearance are so monumental, some of them have been associated with myths that attract the curious public to visit them. Several examples of Malaysian natural wonders will be highlighted in this article to see their geological significance as well as their myths.

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Geology plays a very important role in tourism development in many countries in the world. Most of the world renown natural wonders have some significant geological background. Although geology is perhaps a strange word to most of the Malaysian public, most of them have seen many geological wonders around them. Rocky mountains, ridges and hills, beautifully carved limestone towers and caves, swirling rivers and charming waterfalls, calm and peaceful lakes and valleys, rocky or sandy coastlines, beautiful rocks and minerals and interesting fossils are among the many things that geology portrays for us to appreciate, to learn and to take care of. Most of the geological heritage have been in existence long before human civilization. Since their appearance are so monumental, some of them have been associated with myths that attract the curious public to visit them. Several examples of Malaysian natural wonders will be highlighted in this article to see their geological significance as well as their myths.

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Item Type:	Book Section
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43000 UPM Serdang, Malaysia. QE299.5 G345 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	tourism
AGROVOC Term:	geological history
AGROVOC Term:	natural heritage
AGROVOC Term:	natural environment
AGROVOC Term:	geologists
AGROVOC Term:	sustainable agriculture
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Ms. Azariah Hashim
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2024 06:37
Last Modified:	25 Nov 2024 06:37
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/990

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