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KELANTAN
http://www.kelantan.gov.my
The name “Kelantan” is said to be derived from the word “gelam hutam” which
is the Malay name for Melaleuca leucadendron tree. Some even say that the
name stems from the word “kilatan” or “kolam tanah”. On top of that, the state
is also known as Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga, Tanjung Pura, Negeri Cik Siti
Wan Kembang and Serambi Mekah. Kelantan has an area of 15,104.62 km²
and is located at the Eastern Peninsular Malaysia, facing the South China Sea,
and is bordered by Thailand. The capital and Royal City is Kota Bahru. Kelantan
has 14 Parliamentary constituencies, 45 state constituencies and is divided into
10 Colonies, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, Jeli, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir
Putih, Bachok, Kota Bharu and Gua Musang. Other cities are Rantau Panjang
and Pengkalan Chepa. The colour of the flag of Kelantan is red and white. Red
symbolizes the people’s loyalty to the state and the colour white symbolises
purity of the King. The projected population in 2015 is about 1,760,600 people.
KELANTAN
http://www.kelantan.gov.my
The name “Kelantan” is said to be derived from the word “gelam hutam” which
is the Malay name for Melaleuca leucadendron tree. Some even say that the
name stems from the word “kilatan” or “kolam tanah”. On top of that, the state
is also known as Tanah Serendah Sekebun Bunga, Tanjung Pura, Negeri Cik Siti
Wan Kembang and Serambi Mekah. Kelantan has an area of 15,104.62 km²
and is located at the Eastern Peninsular Malaysia, facing the South China Sea,
and is bordered by Thailand. The capital and Royal City is Kota Bahru. Kelantan
has 14 Parliamentary constituencies, 45 state constituencies and is divided into
10 Colonies, Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Tanah Merah, Jeli, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir
Putih, Bachok, Kota Bharu and Gua Musang. Other cities are Rantau Panjang
and Pengkalan Chepa. The colour of the flag of Kelantan is red and white. Red
symbolizes the people’s loyalty to the state and the colour white symbolises
purity of the King. The projected population in 2015 is about 1,760,600 people.
