Profile of Labuan

Area: 95 sq. km.

Land Use: 56% developed.

Population (2000): The Population of Labuan is 76,067 comprising 40,837 males and 35,230 females.

Religion: Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Freedom of worship is guaranteed. Places of worship for Muslims, Hindus, Christians and Buddhists are available.

Language: Bahasa Malaysia is the national Language (Mostly in Kedayan-Brunei Slang). However English, a variety of Chinese dialects and Tamil are widely spoken.

Telecommunication: Two ground satellite connection 217 countries, International toll free service to Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, USA and China. Fibre Optic cable network with 32,000 lines capacity and only 13,474 subscribers.

Education: The Island has 41 Pre-Schools, 46 Kindergartens, 17 Primary Schools, 11 Religious Schools (Primary), 9 Secondary Schools, 1 Technical Training Institute, 1 Matriculation College, 1 University, 1 International School and 1 International College.

Healthcare: 1 Hospital with 109 beds; 11 Rural Clinics, 12 Private Clinics and 4 Dental Clinics.

Hotel Rooms: 1,126 rooms. (Refer to Labuan Accomodation List)

Resource taken from www.labuantourism.com.my