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 Located on the north-eastern coast
of Peninsular Malaysia, Terengganu is endowed with a wealth of charming
and refreshing natural landscapes. She has beaches, exotic islands, lush
virgin tropical jungle, quaint fishing villages, dazzling waterfalls and
world renowned Islands and beaches. Miles and miles of white, sandy
beaches and crystal clear water stretches throughout its 225 km coastline,
extending from Besut in the north to Kemaman in the South.
Her islands are among the most picturesque and fascinating in the country.
From its myriad of colourful pastimes which include batik printing and
songket weaving to the rapturous celebration of its many generations of
cultural and traditional heritage, Terengganu is indeed a very blessed
state.
Terengganu offers an amazing bargain of natural attractions and cultural
diversity distinctly different from what can be found along the west
coast.
A remarkable aspect is that most of the beaches
and islands remain largely undamaged by excessive development in the name
of tourism as frequently is the case with popular seaside destinations all
over the world. Terengganu, thankfully, stands conservatively in its
approach to sell itself as a "back to nature" destination
The coastal city of Kuala Terengganu, is both state and royal capital and
is the major city in Terengganu. The pace of life in Kuala Terengganu, and
all the towns and villages in Terengganu is unhurried and unaffected by
the hustle and bustle of a big city.
FAST FACTS ABOUT TERENGGANU
Full State Name - Terengganu
Weather - Tropical climate, with daily temperatures ranging from
22�-33�C, and relative humidity between 80-87%. May is usually the
hottest month and January the coolest. The northeast monsoon rains
usually begin after the first week of November and are characterized by
heavy rain spells lasting 2-3 days duration accompanied by strong winds
and rough seas.
Population � About 2 million
Capital / Royal city � Kuala Terengganu
People - Malays 96%, Chinese, 2.6%, Indians 0.2%, Others 1.2%
Head of State - Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin
Major products / Industries � Petroleum, Tourism, Fishing and
agricultural products such as vegetables and fruits. Terengganu is also
traditionally famous for its boat building industry
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