Mount Kinabalu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Kinabalu |
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Mount Kinabalu
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,096 m (13,438 ft) |
| Prominence | 4,096 m (13,438 ft) Ranked 20th |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra Spesial (Ribu) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia |
| Parent range | Crocker Range |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | March 1851 Hugh Low (summit plateau) 1888 John Whitehead (highest peak) |
| Easiest route | Hiking |
Mount Kinabalu is a very tall mountain located on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. This amazing natural wonder is found in the country of Malaysia. It is a famous landmark and a popular place for adventurers and nature lovers.
This mountain is not just a big rock; it's a special place protected as a park called Kinabalu Park. This park was the first place in Malaysia to be named a World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized by the world as being very important for everyone to protect.
Kinabalu Park is also one of the most important places on Earth for plants. It has more than 5,000 different kinds of plants! This huge variety makes it a super important spot for studying nature and keeping our planet healthy.
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About Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu stands at an impressive height of 4,096 meters (about 13,438 feet) above sea level. This makes it the highest mountain on the island of Borneo. It is also the highest peak in Malaysia. Many people enjoy hiking to its summit.
The mountain is part of the Crocker Range, a chain of mountains in Sabah, Malaysia. The easiest way to reach the top is by hiking. The first recorded climb to the summit was in 1888 by John Whitehead.
People and the Mountain
The local people who live near Mount Kinabalu are called the Kadazan people. They have lived there for a very long time. The mountain is very important to them.
The name "Kinabalu" comes from their language. It means "Akinabalu," which translates to Revered Place of the Dead. This shows how much respect and spiritual importance the mountain holds for the Kadazan people.
Kinabalu Park's Amazing Nature
Kinabalu Park is famous for its incredible variety of plants and animals. It's like a giant outdoor classroom where you can see many different kinds of life.
The park is home to many unique species. These include colorful birds, interesting insects, and even some rare animals. Scientists come from all over the world to study the amazing biodiversity here.
Plants and Their Life Cycle
The park is especially known for its plants. You can find everything from tiny mosses to giant trees. Some plants, like the famous Nepenthes rajah pitcher plant, are found only here.
These pitcher plants are carnivorous, meaning they eat insects! They have special cup-shaped leaves that trap bugs. It's a fascinating example of how plants adapt to their environment.
Images for kids
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Sunrise on Mount Kinabalu
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Large lower pitcher of Nepenthes rajah.
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Low's Peak, the summit of Mount Kinabalu.
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"Kina Balu from Pinokok Valley" – lithograph published in 1862.
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A visual illusion of a rock face on Mt. Kinabalu. Caught on camera from a location in Mesilau, December 2011.
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Mount Kinabalu viewed from the summit of nearby Mount Tambuyukon.
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A mountain squirrel, Sundasciurus tenuis, from Mount Kinabalu
See also
In Spanish: Monte Kinabalu para niños
