Malacca (Malay: Melaka, dubbed as The Historical State or Negeri Bersejarah amongst locals) is the third smallest Malaysian state, after Perlis and Penang. It is located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, on the Straits of Malacca.
History
Malacca was founded by Parameswara, a Srivijayan prince of Palembang who fled Sumatra following a Majapahit attack in 1377.
Geography
Malacca sits upon the southwestern coast of the Malay Peninsula opposite Sumatra, with the state of Negeri Sembilan to the north and Johor to the south. Malacca and Sumatra are separated by the Straits of Malacca. The state is divided into 3 districts: Central Melaka, Alor Gajah and Jasin. The state capital, Malacca City, is situated 148 km south of Kuala Lumpur (the capital of Malaysia) and 245 km north of Singapore.
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Population
733,000
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Area
1,650 km²
