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Penang's sprawling main centre, Georgetown, boasts impressive colonial architecture, temples, lively Chinese culture, great shopping and even better food. Steeped in history, with an appealing old-fashioned character that's fast disappearing, it attracts most of the island's tourists.
A circuit of Penang will take you through a landscape of jungle, farmland and fishing villages. The north coast beaches are easily accessible and the new national park is on the northwest headland. Don't miss charming Penang Hill or the Kek Lok Si Temple - the largest Buddhist shrine in the country.
Fast Facts
Population
1,310,000
Currency
Name: Malaysian Ringgit
Code: MYR
Symbol: RM
Electrical Plugs
240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Malay
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +8
Country Dialing Code
+60
Weights & Measures
Metric
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