Borneo - Shared Island - Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia

Borneo is the largest island in Asia. It is shared by Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia. The proboscis monkeys is an endemic species found only in the island of Borneo.

Postcard 1A - Malaysia
The Malaysia states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo island. A cool postcard with the theme of classic North Borneo stamps showing the Proboscis Monkeys. Thanks to Cikgu Dale of Sabah, Malaysia.





Postcard 1B - Brunei
The Kingdom of Brunei occupies the least area of Borneo island but is the richest because of oil and gas. What an adorable animal - the Proboscis Monkey which is found in Brunei and Borneo Island. It was called the "Dutch men" because of its enlarged nose. Thanks to Susan of Brunei. Terima kasih.





Postcard 1C - Indonesia
Kalimantan on Borneo island is part of Indonsia and occupies the largest area of the island compared to Malaysia and Brunei. Proboscis monkey in Indonesia is called Bekantan. Thanks to Maya of Kalimantan, Indonesia.





Postcard 2A - Kalimantan 
Map of Kalimantan of Borneo island. Nice stamps including Kalimantan themed stamp. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia.









Postcard 2B - Brunei - Sabah and Sarawak of Malaysia
A nice Borneo map card showing the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and Federal Territory of Labuan. Thanks to Xinta of Kuching, Sarawak.





Postcard 2C - Sabah and Sarawak of Malaysia
Map postcard with orangutan showing Sabah, Sarawak as well as Brunei. Bought this postcard in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.




Postcard 2D
A golden brown postcard of Island of Borneo showing Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan. Thanks to Caroline of Tenom, Sabah, Malaysia.

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