Labuan

Labuan is a special island area that belongs to Malaysia. It includes Labuan Island and six smaller islands near the coast of Sabah, in the eastern part of Malaysia. The main town is Victoria.

Labuan is a beautiful spot for visitors. People love to come here for scuba diving. The name Labuan comes from a Malay word, "labuhan," meaning "harbour." Labuan is important to Malaysia as a financial center and a support place for oil and gas work.

Labuan is made up of the main island, Labuan Island, and six smaller islands: Burung, Daat, Kuraman, Big Rusukan, Small Rusukan, and Papan. Together, these islands cover an area of 91.64 square kilometres or 35.38 square miles. They are located 8 kilometres off the coast of Borneo, close to the Malaysian state of Sabah and north of Brunei Darussalam. The main town, Victoria, faces Brunei Bay.

Labuan has a tropical rainforest climate year-round. Temperatures usually stay between 25 to 32 °C, rarely dropping below 24 °C or going above 33 °C. The warmest time is from April to mid-June, and the slightly cooler time is from mid-January to February. Labuan often experiences thunderstorms, especially around October. The air is usually very humid. The weather station is at Labuan Airport.

Labuan is a good spot for visitors. You can visit the Labuan War Cemetery to remember soldiers who served during a difficult time. You can also see old parts of a Royal Navy coaling station, like the chimney, which is a famous landmark. The Labuan Maritime Museum shows the area's sea history. Labuan is also a great place for diving at four famous wrecks underwater.