Fun facts about George Town
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George Town was named in honour of King George III, the ruler of Great Britain and Ireland between 1760 and 1820.
George Town
Malaysia
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country.
From the “Etymology” section
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George Town was the first British colonial possession in Southeast Asia.
George Town
Malaysia
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country.
From the “History” section
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The Pinang River, which is 3.5 km long, flows through the city centre.
George Town
Malaysia
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country.
From the “Geography” section
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George Town is one of the most densely populated cities in Malaysia, with a population density of approximately 2,595.8/km2.
George Town
Malaysia
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country.
From the “Demographics” section
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In 2008, bilingual street signs were introduced throughout George Town, displaying names in English, Chinese, Tamil, or Arabic alongside Malay.
George Town
Malaysia
George Town is the capital of the Malaysian state of Penang. It is the core city of the George Town Conurbation, Malaysia's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 2.84 million and the second largest metropolitan economy in the country.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: HundenvonPenang · CC BY-SA 4.0