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The most significant feature of
Negeri Sembilan is the influence of the Minangkabaus from Sumatra in
Indonesia. This influence is seen in the buffalo-horned shaped roofs of
the many buildings and the practice of matrilineal system in many
households. Negeri Sembilan's capital city is Seremban, a mere 50
kilometres away from the nations capital of Kuala Lumpur. Port
Dickson and its beaches is a well known and popular seaside getaway
 Negeri Sembilan, translated literally as "nine states", is so called
because it once consisted of nine separate districts, each ruled by a
Malay chieftain.
NS, as the state is normally referred to, is a scenic state, the rustic
villages and lush forests coupled with splendid waterfalls, clear
streams, and rivers make NS ideal for agricultural and eco-tourism.
Places of interest include the Sri Menanti Royal Museum, a wooden
structure built without nails or screws and the picturesque Lake
Gardens. The Ulu Bendol Recreational Park at the foot of Angsi Hill
offers eco-tourism activities, while Port Dickson while the Blue Lagoon
are popular for beach and water pursuits. Tanjung Tuan (Cape Rachado)
with its lighthouse is famous as a, sanctuary for migratory birds, and
on a clear day, one can see Sumatra across the Straits of Malacca.
FAST FACTS ABOUT NEGERI SEMBILAN
Full Name - Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus ("the Special Abode")
Weather - Warm, sunny days and cool nights all year round with
occasional rain in the evenings. Temperature ranges from 23�C to 33�C .
Humidity usually exceeds 82.3%. Annual rainfall is 2,670 mm. Although
rain falls throughout the year, September to November are said to be the
wettest months.
Population - About 1 million
Capital city - Seremban
Royal Capital - Seri Menanti
People - 56% Malays, 24% Chinese, 14% Indians and 6% others
Head of State - Known as Yang Di-Pertuan Besar - Tuanku Jaafar ibni
Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Major products / Industries - Mainly Agricultural products such as rubber
and oil palm plantations, livestock, fruit orchards and vegetable
farming. Manufacturing activity includes electrical and electronics,
textiles, furniture, chemicals, machinery, metal works and rubber
products.
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The capital
of Negeri Sembilan
Places of Interests
Lake Gardens - State Mosque - State Library - State Secretariat
Building - Cultural Arts Centre
History -
Culture - Dances -
Museum & Crafts and Culture Complex (Taman Seni Budaya)
- State Museum - Teratak Perpatih -
Negeri Sembilan House
Kota Lukut (Lukut Fort) - Lukut Museum -
Sri Menanti Palace (Royal Museum) - Tampin Museum - Pengkalan Kempas
Historical Complex
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Recreational Forests of Ulu
Bendol, Pasir Panjang, Jeram Toi, Lenggang, Jempol Serting and
Talang Dam, Gunung Tampin, Batu Maloi Cave and the Gallah Forest
Reserve
The major
attraction in Negeri Sembilan with it's beautiful and sandy beaches.
Cape Rachado Tanjung Tuan - Eagle Ranch - Armed Forces Museum
Negeri
Sembilan State Map - Seremban Town Map - Port Dickson Area Map
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