Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang, it is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia; the second largest.The administrative capital is Kuching.Sarawak is currently divided into eleven Administrative Divisions: Kuching Division, Samarahan Division,Sri Aman Division, Betong Division, Sarikei Division, Sibu Division, Mukah Division, Kapit Division,Bintulu Division, Miri Division and Limbang Division Sarawak has more than 40 sub-ethnic groups, each with its own distinct language, culture and lifestyle. Cities and larger towns are populated predominantly by Malays, Melanaus, Chinese, and a smaller percentage of Ibans and Bidayuhs who have migrated from their home-villages for employment reasons. Sarawak is rather distinctive from the rest of Malaysia in that there is only a small community of Indians living in the state.
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