Fun facts about Ipoh
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The name Ipoh is derived from the Malay name of Antiaris toxicaria, which grows locally.
Ipoh
Malaysia
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
From the “Etymology” section
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Ipoh was invaded by the Japanese on 15 December 1941.
Ipoh
Malaysia
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
From the “History” section
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Ipoh is surrounded by hills of limestone, called mogotes.
Ipoh
Malaysia
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
From the “Geography” section
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Ipoh was once one of the richest cities in Malaysia and South East Asia due to its tin mining industry.
Ipoh
Malaysia
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
From the “Economy” section
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Ipoh has two sister cities: Nanning, China and Fukuoka, Japan.
Ipoh
Malaysia
Ipoh is the capital city of the Malaysian state of Perak. Located on the Kinta River, it is nearly 200 km (120 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur and 150 km (93 mi) southeast of George Town in neighbouring Penang.
From the “Sister cities” section
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