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West Malaysia
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West Malaysia comprises of eleven states. They are:
Two of the three federal territories in Malaysia are located in Peninsular Malaysia:
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Perlis
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Perlis, the country's smallest state,
lies at the north-western corner of the
Malays Peninsular between the state of Kedah
and neighbouring Thailand. The state's main
appeal is its refreshing serenity; respite
from the hustle and bustle of citylife.
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Kedah
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Kedah, together with the neighbouring state
of Perlis are traditionally known as the"Rice
Bowl of Malaysia". Vast stretches of rice fields
dominate Kedah's panoramic landscape.
Alor Setar, its capital, is home to many
old buildings which still stand in their
original form together with other relics
of the past.
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Penang
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From its establishment as the first Bristish
trading post in the Far East
in 1786, Penang is today a bustling city with
unique blend of the East and West.
This is reflected in its heritage buildings
as well as in the lifestyles, food and customs
of the local people.
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Perak
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Perak takes its name from the silvery colour of
the rich tin deposits for which it is renowned.
This mineral featured prominently in the
history and economy of the state.
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Selangor
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Selangor is centrally located on the west
coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is one of
the most prosperous and developed states in
the country.
Most tourists to Malaysia will arrived in
Selangor at the new KL International Airport
at Sepang designed as an "airport within a forest".
Kuala Lumpur was the capital of
Selangor until it was made the federal
capital in 1974.
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Negeri Sembilan
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Negeri Sembilan, translated literally
as "nine states", is so called because it once
consisted of nine seperate districts,
each ruled by a Malay chieftan.
Seremban, its capital is well-connected
by road and rail to Kuala Lumpur, 50 Km away.
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Malacca
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It is traditionally believed that the history
of Malaysia began with the founding of
Malacca in 1400 by Parameswara,
a Sumetran prince.
Thereafter, the state flourished
under the Malacca Sultanate and eventually
became the region's largest emporium attracting
traders from as far as China, India, Arabia and
Europe.
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Johor |
Johor is the Southern gateway into
Peninsular Malaysia and is linked to
Singapore by road and rail. Its proximity
to Singapore has made it a popular
destination among Singaporeans as
well as other international
tourists visiting the island of republic.
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Pahang
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With a landmass spread over 35,000 sq. Km,
Pahang is the largest state in Peninsular
Malaysia. Much of the state is still
covered by extensive rainforest. The
jungle in Taman Negara, the country's
most well-known national park is
estimated by scientists to be about
130 millions years old.
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Terengganu
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Terengganu which overlooks the
South China Sea on the east coast of
Malaysia is another charming holiday
destination. Its long coastline is endowed
with truly magical beaches of white
sand and washed by clear, warm waters.
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Kelantan
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Kelantan is located on the north
eastern corner of Peninsular Malaysia
and shares a common border with Thailand
in the north.
The state is a veritable treasure trove
of delights - rustic fishing villages,
palm-fringed beaches, lush rice fields and
traditional pastimes such as kite-flying
and top-spinning.
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Kuala Lumpur
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Kuala Lumpur, meaning a muddy confluence,
had its origins as a shanty mining
outpost for the tin trade in the 1800's at
the confluence of the Gombak and Klang River.
Today, KL as it is popularly known,
is a bustling netropolis, the federal
capital of Malaysia and is the principal
centre of commerce, politics, entertainment
and international activities.
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Putrajaya
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Putrajaya, the latest federal teritory of Malaysia, is located approximately 35 Km in the south of KL.
It is built to be the center of administration for the central government.
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