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PERAK
http://www.perak.gov.my
There are various opinions regarding the origin of the name of Perak. Some say
that the name was taken in relation to the Bendahara Tun Perak of Malacca
and others say it was taken from the “fish that flashes under water” and which
luminous like silver. Thus, the introduction of the name of the state itself had
reflected on the treasure that lies. Perak has an area of approximately 21,005
km² (6.4% of the total area of Malaysia) and is the second largest state in
Peninsular Malaysia. The capital of Perak is Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar is the Royal
Town. Perak has 24 Parliamentary constituencies, 59 state constituencies and
10 districts namely Batang Padang, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Larut, Matang and
Selama, Kerian, Manjung, Hilir Perak, Perak Tengah and Hulu Perak. Perak River
is the longest river in the state of Perak and the second longest river in Peninsular
Malaysia, after the Pahang River. Other towns in Perak are Bidor, Tapah, Teluk
Intan, Sungkai, Lumut and Taiping. The projected population in 2015 is about
2,466,900 people.
PERAK
http://www.perak.gov.my
There are various opinions regarding the origin of the name of Perak. Some say
that the name was taken in relation to the Bendahara Tun Perak of Malacca
and others say it was taken from the “fish that flashes under water” and which
luminous like silver. Thus, the introduction of the name of the state itself had
reflected on the treasure that lies. Perak has an area of approximately 21,005
km² (6.4% of the total area of Malaysia) and is the second largest state in
Peninsular Malaysia. The capital of Perak is Ipoh and Kuala Kangsar is the Royal
Town. Perak has 24 Parliamentary constituencies, 59 state constituencies and
10 districts namely Batang Padang, Kinta, Kuala Kangsar, Larut, Matang and
Selama, Kerian, Manjung, Hilir Perak, Perak Tengah and Hulu Perak. Perak River
is the longest river in the state of Perak and the second longest river in Peninsular
Malaysia, after the Pahang River. Other towns in Perak are Bidor, Tapah, Teluk
Intan, Sungkai, Lumut and Taiping. The projected population in 2015 is about
2,466,900 people.
