North Borneo, also known as Sabah, has a rich cultural history. As a result, it has numerous synonyms that capture aspects of that history. One such synonym is the Land Below the Wind, which refers to the fact that this region is below the typhoon belt and therefore relatively untouched by severe weather. Another synonym for North Borneo is the "Land of the Sacred Mountain," which references Mount Kinabalu, a significant peak in the region. Additionally, Sabah has been referred to as the "Land of the Hornbills" due to the abundance of these birds in the region. Finally, North Borneo has also been called the "Land of the Rainforest," reflecting the lush natural environment that covers much of the area.