Talang Satang National Park

The Talang Satang National Park is a national park in Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia.[1] It is Sarawak's first marine protected area, and covers the four islands Pulau Talang-Talang Besar, Pulau Talang-Talang Kecil, Pulau Satang Besar and Pulau Satang Kecil and surrounding coral reefs.

Talang Satang National Park
IUCN category II (national park)
Talang Satang
LocationSarawak, Malaysia
Nearest cityKuching
Coordinates1°47′N 110°10′E
Area206.6 km2 (79.8 sq mi)
Established1999

The park was established to protect marine turtles; four species of marine turtles are known to nest in the park, including green turtles and hawksbill turtles.

See also
  • List of national parks of Malaysia

References
  1. "Talang-Satang National Park". Sarawak Tourism Board. Retrieved 2019-05-17.



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