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MALACCA

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Malacca is a state that is rich in history and culture. The state is bordered
by Negeri Sembilan and Johor. Malacca offers various privileges in terms of
tourism, economy, infrastructure and many more. Parameswara is responsible
for opening the state until eventually Malacca became a famous Malay
Sultanate. Malacca is said to be derived from the name of the Malacca tree.
History has also proven that Malacca was an important trading port in the Asian
region. Now, Malacca has many attractions of its own. Among them are riding
of the trishaw in the middle of the city, taking a boat ride on the Malacca River
or sightseeing in areas that recount history, about war and torture, romance
and regret. Thus, there is no doubt why Malacca is also known as Malacca the
Historical City. The state is the second smallest state in the country, with an area
of 1,652.00 km². Malacca is divided into six Parliamentary constituencies, 28
state constituencies and three districts namely Alor Gajah, Jasin and Malacca
Tengah. The projected population in 2015 is about 889,000 people.