Fun facts about Kuching
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The name 'Kuching' may have been derived from the Malay word for cat, 'kucing'.
Kuching
Malaysia
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division.
From the “Etymology” section
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Kuching was the third capital of Sarawak, founded in 1827.
Kuching
Malaysia
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division.
From the “History” section
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Kuching is the only city in Malaysia administered by two mayors, one for Kuching North and another for Kuching South.
Kuching
Malaysia
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division.
From the “Governance” section
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Kuching has a tropical rainforest climate and is the wettest populated area in Malaysia, averaging 247 rainy days per year.
Kuching
Malaysia
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division.
From the “Geography” section
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The dialect of Malay spoken in Kuching is known as Bahasa Sarawak, which differs from that spoken in Miri.
Kuching
Malaysia
Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division.
From the “Demography” section
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