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Kuala Lumpur, the nation’s capital city is a
modern and fast moving city. KL, as it is almost always called, leads
the nation's fast paced development in trade and commerce and is the
pulse of the nation. The city's strategic location near the heart of SE
Asia, along with excellent supporting infrastructure has made it a
popular venue for international events, conventions, and exhibitions.
Kuala Lumpur is located inland, at the confluence of Klang and Gombak
River. Mostly surrounded by forests and hills, it is the only city in
the world to have a million-year-old primary forest within the heart of
the city.
Kuala Lumpur is one of the three Malaysian Federal Territories. It is an
enclave within the state of Selangor, on the central west coast of
Peninsular Malaysia. It is also a cosmopolitan blend of races, cultures
and religions. Discovering KL (as locals affectionately call it) you
will see ultra-modern skyscrapers standing magnificently next to rows
and rows of quaint old shop houses.
FAST FACTS ABOUT KUALA LUMPUR
Full Name - Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Weather - A year-round equatorial climate which is warm and sunny, along
with plentiful rainfall, especially during the southwest monsoon from
April to September. Dust particles from forest fires on nearby Sumatra
Island sometimes create a phenomenon known as the haze. This usually
lasts for 2 weeks.
Population - 1.9 million
People - The ethnic makeup of KL's population varies from the overall
national pattern, reflecting the city's origins as a Chinese settlement.
Whereas ethnic Malays are in the majority nationally, ethnic Chinese
constitute the predominant group in KL, although the city also has a
large Malay population and a substantial ethnic Indian minority. The
principal languages include Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and Tamil (an
Indian language); English is widely used in business. Buddhism, Islam,
and Hinduism are the principal religions practiced by Chinese, Malays,
and Indians, respectively.
KL's metropolitan area also has a large numbers of immigrants from
nearby nations, especially Indonesia, the Philippines, and Bangladesh
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Founded in 1857 by a group of
Chinese who made their way up the Klang river in search of tin. KL's
"founding father," Yap Ah Loy, with his infamous reign ....
KL is a city
that can be difficult to move about especially for those not
familiar with the city - Taxi / Bus Services
LRT System - Light Rail Transit System
Sentral Station- Transportation Hub
Things
you can get in Kuala Lumpur / Fashion & Designer Boutiques / Tips
for Shoppers
Main shopping Areas
View all
tours & travel options in Kuala Lumpur
Full Day Tours / Day Trips within and out of
Kuala Lumpur City
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Sultan Abdul Samad Building -
Dataran Merdeka - China Town - Central Market - Jln Masjid India - Masjid
Jamek
Istana Negara
- Petronas Twin Towers - The KLCC Park - Menara Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Tourist Info Centre - National Art Gallery/Library/Theatre
- Karyaneka Handicraft Centre
KL Railway
Station - Islamic Arts Museum - National Mosque - KL Bird Park -
National Museum - National Planetarium - Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens -
National Monument
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forest Park in K. Lumpur - FRIM (The Forest Research Institute of
Malaysia) and The Royal Malaysian Air Force Museum
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