Embark on a journey of beauty and charm around
Malaysia's bustling capital –
Kuala Lumpur a city with a blend of old and new architectural buildings from colonial, oriental, westernized and modernized buildings.
Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1857 at the confluence of the
Gombak and Klang rivers. In Malay, the name literally means "muddy confluence".
Kuala Lumpur, which is the capital of a multiracial nation, is the hub for cultural activities and events. Among the important centres is the National Museum which is situated along the
Mahameru Highway. It offers various types of collection such as artefacts and paintings collected throughout the country. This museum symbolises the nation's rich cultural heritage and history.
Kuala Lumpur is situated midway along the west coast of
Peninsular Malaysia, at the confluence of the
Klang and Gombek rivers. It is approximately 35 km from the coast and sits at the centre of the Peninsula's extensive and modern transportation network.
Kuala Lumpur is easily the largest city in the nation, possessing a population of over one and a half million people drawn from all of Malaysia's many ethnic group.
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