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Introducing Tawau
A rundown port near the Indonesian border, Tawau is a centre for the shipping of timber, rubber, Manila hemp, cocoa, copra, tobacco and palm oil. Though it’s known as a Bugis city, a massive stilt village east of town houses many of the Filipino and Indonesian immigrants you’ll encounter eking out a living on the waterfront. Patchy street lighting doesn’t help the atmosphere, and travellers, especially women, may feel more comfortable in pairs after dark. Locals do seem quite proud of their town, however, check out www.etawau.com for recommendations.
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Boats from Tawau travel to Nunakan and Tarakan in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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